Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside prominent opposition figures, staged a large-scale #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja to challenge a recent decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The demonstration followed INEC’s refusal to recognise correspondence from rival factions within the party, reportedly led by Senator David Mark and Nafiu Bala. The development has sparked accusations that the electoral body is interfering in internal party matters, particularly in the wake of a Court of Appeal ruling.
The protest, which took place at the Maitama Roundabout, drew hundreds of participants, including key political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, and Dino Melaye.
Supporters aligned with the Kwankwasiyya movement were also present, chanting the historic anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” as demonstrators held placards expressing support for David Mark’s leadership within the party’s National Working Committee.
Addressing the gathering on behalf of opposition leaders, Obi stressed the importance of safeguarding democratic principles. In a statement shared via X, he said, “We are saying that our democracy must not be killed.”
The protest underscores growing tensions between political actors and the electoral commission, with opposition groups insisting that party autonomy must be respected.
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