2027: Nigerians have lost confidence in INEC – David Mark

Politics 2027: Nigerians have lost confidence in INEC – David Mark Published on April 25, 2026 By Musliudeen Adebayo googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Senate President, David Mark says Nigerians have lost confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mark, who is also the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Congress, ADC, said this on Saturday at a national summit of opposition political party leaders in Ibadan, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. David Mark while addressing the gathering alleged that INEC has taken sides and is no longer an impartial umpire. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He claimed that both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and INEC are working to suppress opposition political parties. Mark called on all leaders of opposition political parties to come together to unseat the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He said, “The task before us is more of a national rescue mission. The APC is willing to suppress the opposition political parties and opposition political figures. “It has never happened in Nigeria that we have only one political party and it will never happen in our own generation. We cannot win as a fragmented segments. “The contest is between Nigerians and APC, the ruling party. Nigerians have lost confidence in INEC. INEC is no longer an impartial umpire”. Prominent leaders of opposition political parties at the meeting include former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, Aisha Yesufu and Professor Pat Utomi. Others are former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwanso and Yunusa Tanko are there. Former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatai Ahmed, former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amechi, former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu were also at the meeting. Don't Miss 2027: I consulted Tinubu before resigning – Adelabu You may like 2027: I consulted Tinubu before resigning – Adelabu 2027: Oyo Defender kicks against ‘political scheming’, demands integrity in guber contest 2027: Atiku, Amaechi, others arrive Ibadan as opposition leaders hold National Summit 2027: YPP releases details for congresses, primaries, national convention 2027: Angry constituents reject reelection of Edo Deputy Speaker, disrupt campaign flag-off 2027: Shinkafi petitions DSS, IGP over alleged defamation of ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari

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