The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has raised alarm over the deepening crisis between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the standoff could destabilize Nigeria’s fragile democratic process if not urgently resolved.
In a strongly worded press release issued on April 5, 2026, and signed by its President, Hassan A. Saliu, the association described recent developments within the ADC as troubling, particularly the factional dispute involving the camps loyal to David Mark and Nafiu Bala Gombe.
The crisis escalated following INEC’s decision to delist the party, citing internal leadership disputes and its interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum.
However, the commission’s action has sparked criticism from stakeholders, including the NPSA, who argue that such interpretation may have been premature and counterproductive..…Read The Complete; Full Original Here.