ADC's Dagogo accuses INEC of undermining opposition ahead of 2027
Farah Dagogo, former Rivers State lawmaker and 2023 PDP governorship aspirant now with ADC, accuses INEC of actively weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. In an April 4 interview, he pointed to INEC's removal of Senator David Mark's ADC faction from its portal following a court order, and a voter revalidation exercise announced just nine months before polls.
Dagogo says the revalidation shift—requiring voters to proactively retain registration—could disenfranchise millions among Nigeria's roughly 100 million voters, particularly marginalized groups. He believes these moves suggest INEC may not be independent, potentially turning 2027 into a "coronation" of the ruling party rather than a genuine contest.
With PDP in disarray and Labour Party struggling, ADC faces the critical task of selecting a presidential candidate who embodies competence and moral clarity. Dagogo acknowledges public skepticism but says ADC offers "transparent, accountable, people-centered governance" as an alternative to APC's record.
He also criticized the Senate's swift approval of a ₦9 trillion loan, demanding a clear plan for its use. "Borrowing without reforms won't fix Nigeria's failing power sector, struggling economy, or insecurity," he stated.
Given these challenges, how can opposition supporters prepare for potential voter revalidation, monitor ADC's candidate selection, and demand electoral fairness?