2027: Seek redress against perceived injustice in competent court – CSO to ADC

The National Civil Society Council, NCSCN, of Nigeria has described the public criticism of INEC over the African Democratic Congress, ADC crisis, as unnecessary, noting that the de-recognition of the party is a lawful step to restore the status quo as ordered by the court.

At a press conference in Abuja, Monday, the Council said INEC’s actions in the dispute were backed by the law, particularly in compliance with a Court of Appeal ruling delivered on March 12, 2026.

The Executive Director of NCSCN, Blessing Akinlosotu, insisted that the ADC crisis is an internal affair which originated from disagreements over leadership arrangements, stressing that INEC’s role is limited to implementing a judicial…