By Our Correspondent
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has raised concerns about the ability of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to field a presidential candidate that will be officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His warning points to potential internal disputes and procedural challenges that could affect the party’s participation in the upcoming election.
Fani-Kayode emphasized that presenting a valid presidential candidate requires more than just selecting a flagbearer. Political parties must comply fully with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, which include conducting credible primaries, submitting candidate information within deadlines, and ensuring that all internal processes are free from disputes.
He suggested that leadership disagreements or factional divisions within ADC could undermine the legitimacy of the party’s primaries. In previous elections, similar internal conflicts led to court rulings that disqualified candidates, preventing parties from taking part in the race.
Fani-Kayode warned that if ADC fails to address these internal issues in time, the party risks not meeting INEC’s requirements, which could result in the rejection of its presidential candidate.
Although his remarks reflect a personal opinion rather than an official INEC decision, they underscore the importance of unity, legal compliance, and proper organization within political parties.
ADC still has the opportunity to resolve its internal challenges and ensure full compliance before the election deadlines.
