The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted access codes to a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe, enabling them to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal.
A senior INEC official, who spoke to PUNCH Online on condition of anonymity, clarified that the commission only recognises the National Executive Committee of the ADC led by Senator David Mark.
“INEC did not give access codes to Nafiu Gombe as claimed by Atiku’s Media Office. The recognised leadership of ADC, according to our records, is that of the Senator David Mark-led leadership. If you go to our portal right now, Senator David Mark is the chairman of the ADC, while Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is the Secretary,” the official said.
Atiku’s camp had alleged on Monday that INEC was aiding efforts to weaken opposition parties by granting Gombe access
