INEC’s Double Standard: ADC Raises Eyebrows over Silence on APC’s AK-47 Threat

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised eyebrows over what it perceives as a double standard in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s response to threats of electoral violence. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Yemi Akinwonmi, questioned why INEC has condemned the ‘Rig and Die’ threat, but remained silent on the alleged AK-47 threat made by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to THISDAYLIVE, the ADC stated that the ‘Rig and Die’ threat was condemned by INEC, but the alleged AK-47 threat by the APC during the 2023 elections has not been addressed by the electoral body. The ADC further expressed concern that this silence could be interpreted as tacit approval of such violence.

The ADC’s statement comes amidst growing concerns over the level of electoral violence in Nigeria. The party has called on INEC to live up to its mandate of conducting free, fair, and peaceful elections, and to address all threats of violence, regardless of the political party involved.

This development underscores the importance of INEC’s role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria. As the nation gears up for the 2027 elections, it is crucial that all threats of violence are addressed, and that all political parties are held accountable for their actions.