Politics
2027: Granting portal access to illegal Bala Nafiu faction is biased, Atiku blasts INEC, Amupitan
The Atiku Media Office has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of unlawfully granting access to its candidate nomination portal to a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the move is aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the media office claimed that Nafiu Bala Gombe, whom it described as a “pretender” to the ADC national chairmanship, announced on July 11 that he had successfully uploaded the names of his faction’s candidates to INEC’s portal.
According to the statement, access to the commission’s candidate nomination portal is reserved for the legally recognised leadership of political parties in line with INEC’s guidelines for the 2027 elections.
The Atiku Media Office alleged that by granting portal access to Gombe, INEC was displaying partisanship despite recognising the ADC leadership led by former Senate President David Mark.
“By granting access code to Bala Gombe, a pretender laying claims to the chairmanship of the ADC, though the law is not on his side and INEC has since validated the chairmanship of the Sen. David Mark-led exco, the electoral umpire is once again manifesting its partisanship,” the statement read.
The media office insisted that only the David Mark-led leadership is recognised by law, arguing that any candidate list submitted by Gombe is invalid.
It further questioned how two different individuals could simultaneously be recognised as national chairman of the same political party.
The statement also alleged that Gombe’s faction did not conduct valid party primaries as required by the Constitution and the Electoral Act, maintaining that only candidates produced through the recognised ADC leadership can lawfully participate in the 2027 elections.
Describing the development as unconstitutional, the Atiku Media Office called on INEC to explain the circumstances under which Gombe was granted access to the candidate nomination portal and urged the electoral body to avoid actions capable of creating internal crises within opposition parties.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Makinde invites UN to probe Oyo pupils, teacher’ abduction
Kidnapped Oyo Headmaster regains freedom as – Police
Appeal Court judgment won’t stop my 2027 ambition — Atiku heads to Supreme Court
Kaduna Gov appoints new aides, reconstitutes five boards
‘Reduce your convoy before advising musicians’ – Rufai fires back at Remi Tinubu
BREAKING: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses conducted by David Mark-led caretaker committee
INEC denies granting Nafiu Bala portal access, affirms David Mark-led ADC leadership
Ondo govt suspends 27 students over alleged misconduct
Nigerians seek explanation as physiotherapist dies naked in Dave Umahi’s residence
‘He must be investigated for forgery’ – ADC reports Nafiu Bala to INEC over candidate upload claim
2027: Granting portal access to illegal Bala Nafiu faction is biased, Atiku blasts INEC, Amupitan
2027: Christian leaders demand deputy governorship slot in Niger APC, challenge Muslim-Muslim ticket
Tinubu orders NIMC to enrol all Nigerians for NIN before end of 2026
Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill passes away at 78
ICPC arraigns ex-Minister Uche Nnaji over alleged fake certificates, he pleads not guilty, granted N20m bail
2027: Granting portal access to illegal Bala Nafiu faction is biased, Atiku blasts INEC, Amupitan
Notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla killed in gun battle in Zamfara
JUST-IN: Oyo community in panic as gunmen abduct school Headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Tears as Lieutenant Felix Isaac, soldier who died during operation to rescue Oyo schoolchildren, is laid to rest
BREAKING: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses conducted by David Mark-led caretaker committee
BREAKING: FG makes u-turn, suspends proposed WAEC, NECO fee hike after public backlash
Fresh trouble for Mark-led ADC as Nafiu Gombe faction claims upload of candidates to INEC portal
JUST-IN: Relief for parties as INEC extends deadline for submission of candidates by three days
Troops repel ISWAP attack, recover propaganda camcorder, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno
Mary Habila: Fresh details emerges on physiotherapist who died in Umahi’s residence, body found naked as police probe deepens
Nigerians seek explanation as physiotherapist dies naked in Dave Umahi’s residence
Tinubu orders NIMC to enrol all Nigerians for NIN before end of 2026
Increasing WAEC, NECO fees amid hardship to N50,000 will send many children out of school – Atiku blast FG
Drama as Wike’s ally defies Tinubu’s replacement order, continues operating office
