A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Kalgo, has accused Independent National Electoral Commission of colluding with ruling All Progressives Congress to frustrate coalition registration of new parties ahead of 2027 general elections.
Mr. Kalgo made this allegation while speaking on Channels Television’s programme on Friday,
The PDP’s Chieftain further claimed that INEC’s refusal to register over 70 applications for new political parties reflects a systemic bias and fear of the emerging coalition challenging the status quo.
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He noted that, rather than serving as an impartial electoral umpire, the electoral body was now operating hand in hand with the ruling government.
Kalgo said: “I think INEC is being biased and also afraid because the coalition is here to defeat APC come 2027 election. What we are saying is that it is like INEC is working hand in hand with the APC government.
“These are political parties or groups trying to form a party and give its platform for Nigerians to vote for a new face and a new choice of their own choice.
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“Are you saying all the 70 applicants have filed wrong applications or not come with complete requirements for them to be created as a new party.
“What we are saying is that it is like INEC is working hand in hand with the APC government.
“These are political parties or groups trying to form a party and give its platform for Nigerians to vote for a new face and a new choice of their own choice.
“When you send a request to INEC to a new party, if INEC acknowledges within 90 days, you are assumed to be registered automatically.
“What are they afraid of? Is it the coalition? Nigerians are tired. They want a new government.”
