The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will not rely on trust in Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protect its votes in the 2027 general election. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi made the statement in separate reports on Wednesday, saying the party intends to take steps aimed at safeguarding every vote cast for its candidates. Abdullahi’s position is framed as a precaution rather than an endorsement or rejection of INEC’s role, with the emphasis placed on ensuring electoral outcomes reflect voters’ choices for ADC. The reports note that ADC is therefore signaling a plan for vote protection mechanisms ahead of 2027, while declining to specify details in the excerpts provided. The party’s comments reflect broader political concerns about election integrity and the management of electoral processes, but they do not include allegations of specific wrongdoing by INEC in the coverage cited. Overall, both outlets convey the same core message: ADC intends to actively protect its votes rather than depend solely on INEC.