Aregbesola calls INEC 'illegal, criminal' as boycott rocks ADC convention
ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola labels INEC 'illegal and criminal organization' for boycotting party's national convention today, April 14, 2026. The electoral body's absence stems from leadership crisis that saw INEC suspend recognition of David Mark-led faction.
Aregbesola claims ADC properly notified INEC since 2025 about the convention and accuses ruling APC of orchestrating the internal crisis. The commission's refusal to monitor triggered nationwide outrage with opposition supporters protesting in Abuja.
Supreme Court fixes April 22 for hearing in leadership dispute. Court currently maintains status quo. Aregbesola calls on international bodies to intervene as Nigeria's opposition parties face what he describes as systematic interference.