TSF Dismisses INEC Bias Allegations, Blames ADC Turmoil on Internal Power Play
Oru Leonard
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has rejected allegations of bias levelled against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal as baseless and politically motivated.
In a statement issued by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group accused the opposition figures of attempting to sway public opinion ahead of the 2027 general elections by discrediting key democratic institutions.
According to TSF, allegations of interference against INEC reflect a recurring pattern among political actors who question institutional credibility whenever outcomes do not align with their ambitions. The group cautioned Nigerians against being misled by what it termed a “worn-out political strategy.”
The forum maintained that the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is strictly an internal matter, currently before the courts, and not the result of any external manipulation. It added that INEC’s actions remain consistent with legal provisions and judicial directives.
TSF further questioned the credibility of the accusers, arguing that their past records in public office undermine their current posture as defenders of democracy and good governance. It pointed to what it described as unresolved concerns over transparency, institutional independence, and socio-economic conditions during their respective tenures.
On the ADC dispute, the group alleged that the party is experiencing internal strain due to attempts by political elites to take control of its structure at the expense of long-standing members. It described the development as a “political takeover,” warning against a growing trend of treating parties as vehicles for personal ambition.
Reaffirming its position, TSF urged all stakeholders to respect the rule of law and allow the judiciary to resolve the ADC leadership tussle. It also called for restraint in public discourse, warning that unverified claims could erode public confidence in democratic institutions.
