Title: IPAC Cautions INEC Over ADC Crisis, Raises Alarm on Voter Revalidation Plan Date Published: 03 April 2026 Description: The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has criticised the handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that hasty actions could erode public trust in the country’s electoral system.In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, urged the electoral body to exercise caution and adhere strictly to due process when addressing internal party disputes.Martins expressed concern over reports that INEC removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal, describing the move as premature and potentially destabilising.He emphasised that internal disagreements within political parties do not necessarily create a leadership vacuum and warned that mismanagement of such issues could set a dangerous precedent, undermining confidence in INEC’s neutrality.The council’s intervention comes amid escalating tensions within the ADC, where rival factions continue to contest the party’s leadership, drawing the attention of INEC as the statutory regulator of political parties in Nigeria.Beyond the ADC crisis, IPAC also raised objections to the proposed Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise by INEC, cautioning that its timing could create unintended challenges for political parties and stakeholders.While acknowledging the importance of periodic updates to the voter register, Martins noted that political parties are already burdened with multiple responsibilities under the Electoral Act, including nationwide membership registration, National Identification Number (NIN) verification, party primaries, and compliance processes with INEC.He warned that introducing a voter revalidation exercise at this stage, without adequate consultation and preparation, could overstretch the system and risk disenfranchising eligible voters.IPAC therefore called on INEC to reconsider the timing of the exercise to avoid creating an overly congested electoral environment that may exclude citizens rather than enhance participation in the democratic process.The council also condemned the continued violence in Plateau State, describing the persistent killings as a serious threat to national unity and security.It urged the Federal Government and security agencies to take swift and decisive action to end the violence, protect lives and property, and bring perpetrators and their sponsors to justice.IPAC maintained that restoring peace and ensuring credible electoral processes remain critical to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Attached Images: 81f3346e1b535f4a4aef84aaafa0fd47362b38fbff7f9b691d8fda7fc49e0caf.jpg Attached Video: None