Kwankwasiyya urges FG, INEC to protect opposition parties

Author: Hadiza YusufPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Kwankwasiyya urges FG, INEC to protect opposition parties

The Kwankwasiyya Movement urged the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protect opposition parties and ensure their participation in the 2027 general elections. The call followed a Federal High Court judgment on November 5, 2026, which invalidated the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and actions taken under it. Through spokesperson Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement urged INEC to remain neutral and follow the law and valid court orders, warning that the ongoing crisis could undermine fair participation by ADC members and aspirants.

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