2027: ADC alleges ethnic bias in INEC postings, demands answers

Vanguard News | 11-10-2026 06:32pm |

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of a pattern of personnel redeployments that allegedly favours the South-West. The opposition party demanded an explanation for the reported movement of officers from northern states out of strategic departments. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the changes raise questions about INEC's neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said it received intelligence and direct complaints about recent postings in departments including Electoral Operations and ICT.

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