The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resolved to delete the names of Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its portal.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Wednesday said it’s decision was based on a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal.
In spite of the claim by the electoral body, it refused to explain why it waited till this time to act on the so-called order, not did it reveal when the commission was served.
TheHintsNews reports that on Tuesday, a group, Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA) raised the alarm that warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was plotting to compromise the country’s democracy.
It warned that the attempt to make APC the only option on the ballot won’t be tolerated or accepted.
It aldi accused the presidency of plotting to discredit and cancel credible opposition leaders of the ADC.
However, the commission added that it would not receive any further communication or deal with any of the parties or groups pertaining the affairs of the party and would not monitor any meeting, Congress or Convention convened on behalf ADC by any group until the matter is decided by the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The commission reiterated its unwavering commitment to remain impartial and unbiased and request the political parties not to do anything that will jeopardise the schedule of activities contained in the INEC Time Table for the 2027 election.
It noted:“Since the names of the current National Working Committee members led by Senator David Mark were uploaded on 9th September, 2025 by INEC (7 days after the suit was instituted), the names would be removed from the INEC portal pursuant to the order of the Court of Appeal to maintain the status quo ante bellum until the matter is decided by the trial court.
“Steps be taken to ensure that the originating Summons is heard and determined expeditiously as ordered by the Court of Appeal.”