According to a report by Punch on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has expressed concern over recent political developments involving the African Democratic Congress and its demand for the resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Speaking during a televised interview, Moro addressed the growing tension in the political space and warned that persistent calls for resignation and continued protests could contribute to further instability.
His comments come at a time when political activities across the country are becoming increasingly intense, especially among opposition groups.
Moro’s remarks were in response to the ADC’s position regarding the leadership of the electoral commission.
The party has recently taken a strong stance on the issue, urging changes within the commission following disagreements over decisions affecting its internal structure.
These disagreements are connected to disputes over party recognition and the status of certain factions within the ADC.
The situation has resulted in protests and public statements from party members, which have drawn attention from various stakeholders in the political arena.
During the interview, Moro highlighted that demands for the resignation of electoral officials are not new in Nigeria’s political history.
He explained that such calls have been made in the past during periods of disagreement between political parties and the electoral body.
However, he suggested that focusing solely on resignation as a solution may not effectively address the underlying issues.
According to him, electoral disputes often require careful handling through established legal and institutional processes rather than actions that may escalate tensions.
The Senate Minority Leader also spoke about the frequency of protests and public demonstrations linked to the ADC in recent times.
He observed that many of the recent political protests have been driven by members of the party, despite the presence of multiple political parties participating in the country’s electoral system.
His comments pointed to the broader context of Nigeria’s multi-party structure, where several parties engage in political competition and electoral activities under the supervision of the electoral commission.
He noted that the actions of one party can influence the general atmosphere within the political environment.
He said, “You saw the protest yesterday by members of the ADC. The ADC is just one political party out of the 19 that are participating in the electoral process in Nigeria. And so if you look at the protests that have been going on, it’s all about ADC. If they want to unseat President Tinubu, Fine, it’s their legitimate right. But is that how to go about it?.”……See More
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