The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) announcement fixing February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the early release of the timetable as a positive step, offering political parties, stakeholders, and voters clarity for planning and preparation.
However, the ADC stressed that the credibility of the elections will not hinge on the timetable alone, but on INEC’s commitment to transparency, technological integrity, and strict adherence to due process throughout the electoral cycle.
Of particular concern to the party is the real-time electronic transmission of results. While INEC has affirmed its technological capacity to deploy electronic transmission, the ADC said the current Electoral Act still leaves procedural discretion in areas critical to public confidence. The party urged INEC to provide clear assurances to Nigerians on its readiness to implement electronic result transmission once the necessary legal framework is in place.
The ADC also called on the National Assembly to urgently pass binding legislation that removes ambiguity around electronic result transmission and strengthens the legal framework for transparent elections.
“Nigerians have shown, time and again, that they are ready to defend the sanctity of their votes. What is now required is for the electoral umpire to match that civic vigilance with institutional clarity, operational transparency, and administrative excellence,” the statement read.
Abdullahi added that the ADC, as a party committed to democratic deepening, will continue to engage constructively with INEC, the National Assembly, and all stakeholders to ensure the 2027 elections reflect the true will of the Nigerian people.