Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans for a widespread mobilisation campaign, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of undermining democratic integrity after he swiftly signed an amended Electoral Act into law ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strongly worded statement, the opposition party said the rapid passage and presidential assent to the electoral reform bill have eroded public confidence in the nation’s electoral processes and could jeopardise free and fair voting in future polls.
The ADC criticised what it described as “undue haste” in approving the amendments, suggesting that the speed of the process raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to transparency and the fairness of elections under the new framework.
While President Tinubu and lawmakers have defended the amendments as necessary legal reforms, opponents fear that key provisions particularly those relating to the collation and transmission of election results could allow for administrative discretion and weaken safeguards against manipulation.
The ADC has vowed to mobilise citizens nationwide to ensure vigilance and lawful participation in defending electoral rights, insisting that constitutional and peaceful avenues will be used.
The controversy reflects broader tensions in Nigeria’s political landscape as the country prepares for its next major electoral cycle, with civil society organisations also voicing concerns about the implications of the new law for democratic accountability.
