The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it has been vindicated by the Federal High Court’s nullification of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.

INEC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, noted that it had vehemently objected to key aspects of INEC’s guidelines at the time they were issued.

The party also recalled its specific objections to the strict timelines on membership registration, as well as the conduct of party primaries.

“The decision of the Court on these issues, including those that directly contradict the Constitution, is therefore a welcome vindication of our position,” the ADC said.

It added that the ruling, which removes the impediment placed by the guidelines on politicians who wish to seek alternative platforms to contest elections, was a positive development that promotes freedom of association.

“We believed at the time that that particular restriction was designed to prevent people from leaving the ruling party, APC.

“Now that the court has ruled against it, we are sure that, in the coming days, we will witness a mass exodus from the ruling party,” ADC stated.