ADC Urges INEC to Prosecute Bala Over Controversial Candidates Upload Claims

ADC Urges INEC to Prosecute Bala Over Controversial Candidates Upload Claims

The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take legal action against Nafiu Bala, a factional leader within ADC, over claims he uploaded candidates’ names to the INEC portal. According to reporting by Daily Post Nigeria, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s spokesman, urged INEC to take steps towards prosecuting Bala for promoting falsehoods.

This claim has been widely shared on social media and suggests that Bala's faction successfully completed the upload of candidates for the 2027 general election. However, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, described the claims as untrue, stating that Bala is not recognized by INEC as the national chairman of ADC.

The dispute highlights efforts to mislead the public ahead of a crucial electoral period in Nigeria. As such, Abdullahi emphasized: 'To publicly claim gaining access to INEC’s restricted nomination platform is a serious matter that requires immediate attention from law enforcement agencies.' This incident underscores the growing concerns around election integrity and information verification.

Factional Chair Claims Access Code

Nafiu Bala Gombe claimed his faction had obtained INEC’s access code, uploaded candidates for electoral nomination, all before the 2027 general election was due. This claim gained traction on social media and added to tensions within ADC.

INEC Confirms Forgery of Document

In a statement released via an official news outlet, INEC unequivocally confirmed that the document purportedly showing Bala’s supposed access code was a forgery. This undermines any legitimacy claims related to his faction's involvement in candidates’ nominations.

Factional Access Disputes

The ADC calls for all parties involved to be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted, emphasizing the significance of these claims for public confidence in electoral processes. On the other hand, INEC insists that Bala’s involvement in the nomination process is false.

ADC Calls Urgent Action from INEC

Abdullahi maintained, 'The issue before us is not only about continuous false statements by Nafiu Bala. It’s a clear and unmistakable attempt to mislead the Nigerian public.' These claims pose serious questions for both political parties and electoral authorities in managing election-related misinformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with ADC's factional leader, Nafiu Bala?

Nafiu Bala claimed access to INEC’s nomination portal and uploaded candidates' names for the 2027 general election on behalf of his faction within the ADC.

Is there any evidence supporting Bala's claim?

No, INEC confirmed that all purported documents related to Bala gaining access were falsified. The matter is being dealt with by law enforcement to ensure justice and transparency in electoral processes.