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U.S. Policy Firm To Brief Congress, Trump Administration On INEC’s Suspension Of ADC Leadership

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

U.S.-based policy firm Von Batten-Montague York L.C. has announced plans to formally engage members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership.

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

The development has effectively stalled the activities of one of Nigeria’s key opposition parties at a critical period ahead of the next presidential election.

In a statement issued Friday, the policy firm warned that the decision raises significant concerns about democratic participation and electoral credibility in Nigeria.

“The Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission has withdrawn recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress and suspended all official engagement with the party pending ongoing litigation,” the firm stated.

It added that “this action has effectively frozen Nigeria's main opposition political party at a critical moment as it prepares to compete in the upcoming Nigerian presidential election,” warning that the situation could hinder the opposition’s ability to organise and participate fully in the democratic process.

The firm stressed that the timing of the development is particularly troubling, noting that Nigerians are anticipating credible elections.

“At a time when Nigerians expect free, fair, and credible elections, any development that disrupts political participation, creates institutional uncertainty, or undermines the perceived independence of electoral bodies must be addressed with urgency and transparency,” the statement read.

Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic importance, the firm underscored the broader global implications of the situation.

“Nigeria is not only Africa’s largest democracy, but also a critical strategic partner of the United States in regional security, economic stability, and counterterrorism. The integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process is therefore of direct importance to U.S. interests and global stability,” it said.

According to the firm, its planned engagement in Washington is aimed at ensuring sustained international attention on Nigeria’s democratic processes.

“Accordingly, the firm will be presenting its concerns to members of the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure that the importance of free, fair, and transparent democratic processes in Nigeria remains firmly on the international agenda,” it stated.

The firm also called directly on Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to guarantee electoral integrity in the lead-up to the polls.

“We call on H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the conduct and outcome of the upcoming elections are beyond reproach, free from doubt, and fully reflective of the will of the Nigerian people,” the statement added.

The intervention by the U.S.-based firm signals growing international attention on Nigeria’s electoral environment, particularly as political tensions rise ahead of the next general election.

Already, the decision of INEC has led to controversies, with fears that the outcome of the ADC leadership dispute and INEC’s subsequent actions could have far-reaching implications for political competition and democratic stability in the country.

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We have no choice than to fight for our democracy from the tyrant currently in power

It's very clear that democracy has collapsed under Tilumbu. He destroyed it.

Somebody wants to be given the Maduro treatment.

“If we don’t come together in 2027 to stop Tinubu, he will be President for Life. The signs are there”

— El Rufai

“If we don’t come together in 2027 to stop Tinubu, he will be President for Life.
The signs are there”
-El Rufai pic.twitter.com/K1b352usFP

— 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 🇨🇮 (@GeneralSnow_) September 21, 2025

Instead of ADC to do the right thing they're going around crying. Let see if the US will hold the INEC from performing their duty.

madridguy:
Instead of ADC to do the right thing they're going around crying. Let see if the US will hold the INEC from performing their duty.

Democracy in Nigeria is under attack, it has effectively collapsed. Nigeria can’t have a tyrant remain in office.

It's about to go down.

There is no realistic pathway to tinubu's re-election.......El rufia, 2025

givedemwotowoto:
We have no choice than to fight for our democracy from the tyrant currently in power

It's very clear that democracy has collapsed under Tilumbu. He destroyed it.

Oga there is no back door to leadership.
If the actual members of ADC don't want them, let them go and start their own party.

And if it's too late to form a party, they should look for other ventures to engage in after all, they have all been in leadership positions for decades and achieved nothing extra ordinary.

Comedians. No be Trump na Ayatollah! Mtcheeew! Brainless Opposition.

Congratulations our great Chairman.

RealityKings1:
Oga there is no back door to leadership.
If the actual members of ADC don't want them, let them go and start their own party.

And if it's too late to form a party, they should look for other ventures to engage in after all, they have all been in leadership positions for decades and achieved nothing extra ordinary.

We have passed this stage. You can’t explain tyranny and destruction of democracy away. Why do you guys always Cho Cho Cho on everything and never realize when you’re going too far?

givedemwotowoto:
We have passed this stage. You can’t explain tyranny and destruction of democracy away. Why do you guys always Cho Cho Cho on everything and never realize when you’re going too far?

The case has been through the judicial system, that's nothing like tyranny except you don't understand tyranny.

You want to wake up one day from no where and become party chairman

RealityKings1:
The case has been through the judicial system, that's nothing like tyranny except you don't understand tyranny.

You want to wake up one day from no where and become party chairman

You mean judiciary system of bandits, money for hand and back for ground in this Tinubu government of all sorts of corruption? 😁😁

That drug baron and certificate forger does not know what he is doing at the moment. He is a confused man.

Una just dey whine yourself. Trump and Tinubu are friends.

chopnaira:
Una just dey whine yourself. Trump and Tinubu are friends

One day news will flash and your eyes will open.

givedemwotowoto:
One day news will flash and your eyes will open.

2027 election is going to be between Tinubu and Sowore.

Fake news.

Wetin concern trump with ADC.

givedemwotowoto:
U.S. Policy Firm To Brief Congress, Trump Administration On INEC’s Suspension Of ADC Leadership

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.



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They should report whoever they want to report, what nonsense, you had 4 years to make an impact rather you play politics and forget about governance now you are making all efforts to rig or contest unopposed.

madridguy:
Instead of ADC to do the right thing they're going around crying. Let see if the US will hold the INEC from performing their duty.

If SW president is the only man standing for 2027
Nigerians will gladly vote a tree or boycott the election. Nothing on earth or any kind of rigging is going to work.After 30 apc governors who have single votes.Why is he still afraid of what the people in adc can pull in 2027.Your free laptop job will soon end in 2027.Then you will know is better to learn a skill

Hehehe! There is going to be a revolution in this nation.

Racoon:
Hehehe! There is going to be a revolution in this nation.

The signs are just too glaring

alsudan:
Somebody wants to be given the Maduro treatment.

i don't think the firewood will with stand it. He will break and die at any slightest sound of gunshots.

madridguy:
Instead of ADC to do the right thing they're going around crying. Let see if the US will hold the INEC from performing their duty.

But they can use Lucas drone to strike any threat to democracy

givedemwotowoto:
One day news will flash and your eyes will open.

I trust Donald Trump on that
He can deliver

What is America business with Nigeria. They should focus on their war.

Bunch of clowns 🤡. So, US will do what exactly?.

Where's Chimamanda's letter to US President?..
There's no other autocratic and anti democratic leader in the world right now than Trump. He's even mooting an idea to cancel the coming midterm elections. Trump is choking the Democrats in the US, literally bullying and oppressing them all the way.
I wonder when opposition is going to learn, all your thoughts and evils against the President since assuming office have all failed. Why una no go get high blood pressure like this so?.

-Kiss the truth!

USA/Israel will channel their energy to Nigeria after Iran 📌💯.

They will go and lie to them again!

When will Nigerian senate too start discussing US/Israel war with Iran?

Some people are so....

When did trump become, the Go to authority when we have political issue in the country. Is trump the president of Nigeria or the world.

Lol...

The shackles might have left the hands and feet, they are still firmly on the mind.

Trump our hero.
It seems we can't do anything on our own without involving America.
Ordinary election is becoming thug of war.
I spit on our politicians

From who? The same Trump that wants to suspend elections? Lol, we will be here to laugh at you guys , tinubu that has a 9 million dollar funding in the same Congress.