When the referee freezes the game, by Dakuku Peterside

The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decision to stop accepting correspondence from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark and the opposing faction is seen as arbitrary and punitive. This situation paralyzes an opposition platform that has become central to the 2027 elections, while the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is in decline. Nigeria's Constitution protects political association, but INEC's actions raise concerns about the country's democratic space.