The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an investigation into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, over actions the party believes could affect public confidence in the 2027 general elections.
The opposition party made the demand on Thursday, accusing some key public institutions of acting in ways that could raise concerns about their political neutrality ahead of the polls.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said reports suggesting that a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) linked to MC Oluomo could be involved in transporting election personnel and sensitive materials deserve proper clarification.
According to the party, although the reports have not been officially confirmed by INEC, any arrangement that allows individuals with political ties to participate in election logistics could affect public trust in the electoral process.
The ADC also expressed concern over reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police attended the launch of the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement. The party argued that security agencies are expected to remain politically neutral and avoid activities that could create the impression of support for any political group.
The opposition party said both the electoral commission and the police have a responsibility to maintain public confidence by carrying out their duties without favouring any political party. It added that any action capable of creating doubts about their independence should be properly explained.
The party called on INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to publicly explain whether there is any relationship between the commission and the NURTW faction mentioned in the reports. It maintained that election logistics should remain free from political influence to protect the integrity of the voting process.
The ADC also asked the Inspector-General of Police to explain whether the Lagos Commissioner of Police attended the political event with official approval. It said that if the visit was not authorised, appropriate disciplinary action should be taken. However, if the attendance received official approval, the same opportunity should be extended to senior police officers invited to programmes organised by opposition political parties.
As part of its response, the party announced plans to invite the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory to its next political event in Abuja. It said the invitation would serve as a test of fairness in the treatment of all political parties.
The ADC also disclosed that it would formally write to the INEC chairman requesting a detailed explanation about the reported logistics arrangement involving the transport union faction.
The party’s statement comes as political activities continue to increase ahead of the 2027 general elections. While INEC has repeatedly maintained that it remains an independent electoral body committed to conducting free and credible elections, the Nigeria Police Force has also assured Nigerians of its political neutrality during election periods.
As of the time the statement was released, neither INEC nor the Nigeria Police Force had issued an official response to the allegations.
There was also no confirmation from the electoral commission regarding the reported involvement of the NURTW faction in election logistics or any official explanation concerning the Lagos police commissioner’s reported attendance at the political event.