The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) to postpone the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Space Council elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026, citing the observance of Ramadan.
In a letter dated 22 January 2026, the occasion famous that the election date “falls throughout the interval of the Ramadan quick, which is prone to be noticed by a good portion of the voters within the Federal Capital Territory.”
Signed by the ADC Nationwide Chairman, Senator David A. B. Mark, and Nationwide Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the letter referred to as on INEC to rethink the timing of the polls to make sure most voter participation.
The occasion argued that “given the profound cultural and spiritual significance of this era, and within the curiosity of sturdy and energetic participation within the democratic course of by all eligible voters,” it was important for INEC to assessment the election timetable.
Accordingly, the ADC requested that the Fee “postpone the election to a date after the Ramadan interval,” emphasising that the adjustment would promote equity and inclusivity.
The occasion additional defined that the request was aimed toward “pursuing an inclusive electoral course of that allows all eligible residents, irrespective of religion, to completely train their constitutional rights with out constraint or drawback.”
Highlighting that its strategy to INEC was institutional and procedural, the ADC stated it was able to adjust to all authorized necessities and had sought “steerage on the procedural necessities for submitting a proper utility in accordance with the Electoral Act, the Structure, and the Fee’s tips.”
Reaffirming its dedication to democratic ideas, the occasion added that “electoral legitimacy is enhanced when processes are designed to encourage broad participation and mirror sensitivity to the social and spiritual realities of the voters.”
The ADC concluded by stating that it might proceed advocating for electoral preparations that “put residents first, respect range, and reinforce public confidence in democratic establishments.”
The occasion’s place was communicated in a press assertion signed by its Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.