The African Democratic Party (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of the court of appeal ruling on the party’s leadership dispute.
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, alleged that the “electoral body acted under pressure from a government panicked by the opposition momentum despite its efforts to destroy all opposition parties and foist a one-party rule on Nigeria”.
“We reject INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling. We knew that INEC was being pressured by a government that has become jittery from the ADC’s rising momentum even in the face of its relentless assault on all opposition parties,” the statement reads.
“INEC’s press statement is full of contradictions that fly in the face of both facts and reason. We shall clarify these contradictions for all to see. What is clear, however, is that INEC has caved to pressure and has chosen to side with the government against the Nigerian people.”
Abdullahi said the party said is currently reviewing its options and will announce its next steps soon, urging its members and the public to remain steadfast as events unfold.
Abdullahi called on all members of the party to remain steadfast as they await further directives.
“Nigeria is rising, ADC is rising,” he said.
More to follow…