Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting in a partisan manner, describing the commission as “a criminal organisation”.
Abdullahi made the remark during an interview with News Central while reacting to INEC’s decision on the leadership crisis within the party.
He said the commission’s actions contradict the directive of the court of appeal, which ordered parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum.
“The more you look at this, the more ridiculous it gets. Something devious is happening,” he said.
Abdullahi alleged that the current political developments are unprecedented, even when compared to past military regimes.
“This is something we have never seen before in this country, not even during Abacha,” he said.
He accused the administration of attempting to weaken opposition parties to create a one-party system.
“At least Abacha created political parties and tried to channel them. But what we are seeing now is the destruction of all political parties so one person can emerge as the sole candidate,” he said.
The ADC spokesman alleged that INEC is complicit in the process.
“INEC is an accomplice and is behaving like a criminal organisation,” he said.
Abdullahi argued that the Court of Appeal did not direct the commission to withdraw recognition of party leadership.
“The court said maintain the status quo, not stop recognising leadership,” he said.
He added that the commission’s decision has created a situation where the party is left without leadership, which he said could not have been the intention of the court.
