The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process.
In a statement on Wednesday, the party described the alleged plan as a recipe for chaos if implemented less than a year before the next general elections.
ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party had received reports of a leaked memo suggesting that INEC may require already registered voters to revalidate their details.
He warned that asking millions of Nigerians to repeat part of the voter registration process so close to elections could discourage participation
The ADC also raised concerns about citizens who may not be able to travel to designated centres for the exercise pointing out that such a policy could worsen voter apathy and reduce turnout, which may affect the credibility of the elections.
The party further alleged that confusion arising from the process could favour the ruling party, cautioning INEC against actions that may create such perceptions.
The ADC also questioned why such a major exercise was being discussed through a leaked memo, reportedly just days before its proposed start.
The party urged INEC to abandon the alleged plan and reassure Nigerians of its commitment to a credible and inclusive electoral process.
Source/Daily Post
