ADC Questions INEC’s Actions In Ongoing Leadership Tussle

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised serious concerns regarding the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in its protracted leadership crisis. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) questioned the commission's decision to recognize a particular faction despite ongoing judicial proceedings.

According to the ADC, INEC’s recent administrative actions appear to favor a group that the party claims does not represent the will of its registered members or the resolutions passed during its last national convention. The party leadership argued that the electoral umpire should maintain a neutral stance and await the final determination of the court cases before taking sides in the internal administration of the party.

The leadership tussle has seen various factions claiming legitimacy, leading to a series of conflicting directives and public pronouncements. The ADC spokesperson noted that INEC's current trajectory could undermine the party’s preparations for upcoming off-cycle elections and create unnecessary confusion among the electorate. "We demand that INEC explains the legal basis for its recent correspondence with unauthorized individuals claiming to lead our great party," the statement added. While INEC has previously maintained that it only follows its internal records and verified convention reports, this latest confrontation adds another layer of complexity to the legal and political challenges facing the ADC as it seeks to stabilize its internal structures.