Senator David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warns against using state institutions to manipulate Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He says the credibility of the polls is “non-negotiable” and calls for elections that are transparent and free from intimidation, violence, and other forms of malpractice.
Mark delivers the warning in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI). He expresses concern about recurring abuses of the electoral process by governments and non-state actors, arguing that such actions can erode public confidence and weaken democracy. He points to violence reported around the recent Osun governorship election as an example he describes as reprehensible.
Across outlets, the core message is consistent: Mark urges peaceful, inclusive conditions where citizens can vote without fear and where mandates given by voters are respected. The accounts differ mainly in emphasis and detail, with one outlet providing additional framing about the ADC’s expectations for the next general election and the other specifying the IRI’s pre-election assessment purpose and leadership of the delegation.
