INEC Commissioner nominated by Tinubu is brother to APC Gov - ADC raises alarm

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concerns over the nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliu as an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commissioner. The party alleges that Professor Aliu is the maternal sibling of Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu. ADC's spokesperson, Abdullahi Bolaji, made the claim in a statement shared on his official X account.

The ADC argues that this familial relationship raises serious questions about the nominee's impartiality, public trust, and the integrity of the electoral process. They urge the Senate to conduct a thorough examination of the nominee, in accordance with Section 156(1)(a) of the Constitution, which prohibits INEC members from being members of political parties.

The ADC emphasizes the importance of impartiality among electoral referees, stating that they must be perceived as impartial. The party joins other Nigerians in calling for the Senate to rigorously scrutinize this nomination and reject it based on the alleged partiality.