According to a report by Daily Post on Monday, April 27, 2026, Ladan Salihu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stated that the administration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may not meet the standards of integrity and credibility in the 2027 general elections.
He made the remark while addressing concerns about Nigeria’s electoral process and the conduct of political leadership ahead of the next national polls.
He maintained that the performance of the current government in relation to democratic expectations would come under scrutiny as the election period approaches.
Salihu made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunday Politics.
He responded to questions centered on governance, electoral confidence, and the broader political environment in the country.
During the interview, he expressed concerns about the state of trust in the political system and the role of institutions responsible for managing elections in Nigeria.
In the same discussion, Salihu renewed his demand for the resignation or removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan.
He linked the call to allegations of partiality, insisting that the credibility of the electoral body depends on the perceived neutrality of its leadership.
He argued that the position requires a figure that can be trusted by all political stakeholders in the country.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the allegations raised against its chairman.
The commission maintained that Professor Joash Amupitan remains neutral in the discharge of his duties.
It reaffirmed its commitment to conducting elections in a transparent and impartial manner, while dismissing claims suggesting bias within its leadership structure.
Salihu further emphasized that concerns about electoral integrity should not be ignored, especially as preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually begin to take shape.
He linked the credibility of the electoral process to public confidence in institutions responsible for managing elections.
According to him, the perception of fairness and neutrality remains central to the stability of the democratic process.
He also reiterated that questions surrounding leadership in key electoral institutions must be addressed in order to strengthen trust in future elections.
His position reflected ongoing political debates about the preparedness of Nigeria’s democratic framework ahead of the next general elections, with emphasis on accountability and institutional reliability.
“Amupitan should resign or should be removed because in public service today, Amupitan to me is the number one persona non grata because he has failed the integrity test, he has failed the competency test, he has not presented himself as that impartial, credible umpire that can give Nigeria, a nation of 250 million people, an election to celebrate,” the ADC chieftain said……See More
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