(DDM) – The African Action Congress accused the electoral commission of enabling fraudulent collection of voter cards in Abuja.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the allegation followed a visit to an INEC office in Kwali Area Council.
AAC members said their candidate and campaign team discovered irregularities while attempting to collect legitimate voter cards.
The party stated that officials told them many cards already showed signatures from unknown collectors.
AAC insisted that the affected voter cards belonged to residents who still live within the community.
Party leaders argued that strangers could not lawfully collect cards assigned to verified voters.
They described the development as a deliberate attack on Nigeria’s democratic process.
They warned that such actions could distort future elections before voting even begins.
The AAC released a formal statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Rex I. Elanu.
The statement accused some officials of collaborating in the illegal release of sensitive materials.
AAC leaders claimed that the scale of the incident suggested organized interference.
They argued that voter cards remain critical tools for credible elections inl Nigeria.
They said any compromise of voter cards weakens public confidence in electoral outcomes.
The party alleged that corrupt practices could favor powerful political interests.
They specifically accused the commission of showing bias toward the ruling party.
INEC has not publicly responded to the accusations at the time of reporting.
Nigeria has faced repeated controversies regarding voter card distribution in past elections.
Civil society groups have long demanded tighter safeguards around voter materials.
Election observers often stress that transparent card handling protects voter rights.
The AAC demanded a full public explanation from the electoral commission.
They requested an independent investigation into activities at the Kwali office.
They urged authorities to suspend any staff found linked to wrongdoing.
They also called for prosecution where evidence proves criminal conduct.
The party insisted that officials must retrieve and revalidate compromised cards.
They argued that proper reissuance would prevent possible misuse.
AAC warned that silence from authorities could trigger political resistance.
They promised legal and civic action if institutions ignore the complaint.
They said democracy requires a neutral and credible electoral umpire.
Nigeria’s constitution assigns INEC responsibility for managing election materials.
Analysts note that trust in INEC shapes voter turnout and legitimacy.
Past elections recorded disputes over logistics and voter accreditation.
Reforms in recent years aimed to strengthen electoral transparency.
Technology such as biometric verification has reduced some fraud risks.
However, distribution of physical voter cards still presents vulnerabilities.
Political parties closely monitor card issuance before major elections.
Community leaders often mobilize residents to collect their cards early.
Delays or irregularities can disenfranchise eligible voters.
Observers say clear procedures help prevent manipulation.
AAC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting voter rights.
The party pledged to expose any threat to free elections.
It encouraged citizens to remain vigilant about their registration status.
The controversy adds to growing debate over Nigeria’s electoral readiness.
Many Nigerians expect credible systems ahead of future polls.
Stakeholders continue to push for accountability within election management.
The situation in Kwali may test public trust once again.
Citizens now await clarification from the electoral commission.
The outcome of any investigation could shape political reactions nationwide.
