ADC wants Nafiu Bala prosecuted over access code claim

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the arrest and prosecution of Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the party.

This follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) dismissal of Gombe’s claim that he had obtained the commission’s access code and uploaded candidates for the 2027 general election.

In a statement on Tuesday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said INEC’s disclaimer of the document Gombe circulated amounted to a criminal attempt to undermine the integrity of the commission.

The party therefore urged the commission to refer the matter to law enforcement agencies, warning that allowing “such claims to go unpunished could erode public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.”

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The ADC said it welcomed the prompt clarification by INEC, “which unequivocally confirmed that the document circulated by Nafiu Bala purporting to show that he had obtained the Commission’s access code and uploaded candidates on behalf of the ADC for the 2027 general election was forged, and that the claim itself was entirely false.

“The issue before us is no longer simply about the continuous false statements that have been issued by Nafiu Bala Gombe at the behest of his sponsors. It is about the clear and unmistakable attempt to mislead the Nigerian public by making false claims and fabricating and sharing forged documents that directly impugn the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral management body.”

“To publicly claim that one has gained access to INEC’s restricted nomination platform and exercised powers reserved for duly recognised party officials is a grave matter. As INEC has now confirmed, Nafiu Bala Gombe’s actions raise serious questions that deserve the immediate attention of law enforcement agencies,” the opposition party said.

The ADC said Gombe’s claim was capable of undermining public confidence in the electoral process, creating unnecessary political tension and casting doubt on the security and credibility of INEC’s systems.

“As a responsible party, the ADC therefore calls on INEC to take all the necessary steps to ensure that Mr. Nafiu Bala and anyone else involved in originating or promoting this falsehood are investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“This is not about the ADC alone. It is about protecting the integrity of public institutions. It is about ensuring that no one believes they can make false claims that involve critical national institutions without consequences. More importantly, it is about preserving public confidence in the processes that underpin our democracy. INEC must see Nafiu Bala Gombe’s action for what it is: a direct challenge to its institutional integrity.”

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