The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has called for the cancellation of the June 2024 local government elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC), citing alleged irregularities.
ADC State Chairman Umar Kalli Alhaji, during a press briefing in Damaturu, accused YSIEC of excluding the party from the election process. He alleged that the commission violated the 2022 Electoral Act, which requires political parties to be notified six months before the election.
According to Alhaji, “As a registered political party, the ADC was not properly informed by YSIEC about the election or given an opportunity to submit candidates for chairmanship and councillor positions, which contravenes the 2022 Electoral Act.
We have taken legal action and have a pending case in the high court challenging the election process in Yobe State.”
In response, YSIEC Chairman Mamman Mohammad denied any knowledge of a court case filed by the ADC. He added that the election date was extended by two weeks, during which no formal complaints were received from the ADC about their participation.
In the June 2024 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed victory, securing all 17 local government chairmanship seats and all 178 councillorship positions across the state.
The ADC has since maintained that the process was flawed and continues to push for the annulment of the results.
Be the first to comment