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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) factional leader, Nafiu Bala, that his group gained access to the commission\u2019s nomination portal and uploaded candidates for the 2027 general election.<\/p>\n

The claim, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that Bala\u2019s faction had successfully submitted the party\u2019s candidates through INEC\u2019s online portal.<\/p>\n

Responding to the report, INEC\u2019s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, dismissed the claim, saying Bala was not recognised by the commission as the ADC\u2019s national chairman.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not true,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

A review of INEC\u2019s official political parties portal also does not support Bala\u2019s claim. The portal lists Senator David Mark as the ADC National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the party\u2019s National Secretary, indicating that they remain the officials recognised by the commission for nominations and other official matters.<\/p>\n

The latest development comes as the ADC continues to grapple with a leadership dispute, with rival groups claiming control of the party ahead of the 2027 general election.<\/p>\n

INEC\u2019s denial follows reports from Bala\u2019s faction that it had obtained the commission\u2019s access code and uploaded candidates, a claim the electoral body has now rejected.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) factional leader, Nafiu Bala, that his group gained access to the commission\u2019s nomination portal and uploaded candidates for the 2027 general election. 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