INEC’s Status Quo Ruling: Legal Error or Political Play?

Amid institutional decay and political manipulation, INEC’s latest decision has Nigerians questioning its neutrality. The Chairman interpreted the “status quo ante bellum” doctrine to remove the David Mark–led ADC executive committee. Legal experts insist the principle demands a return to the original structure. So where did INEC find the power to act differently? If the chairman misunderstood the doctrine, it’s a grave legal error. If he applied it deliberately, it’s a bid to weaken the opposition. In either case, Nigeria’s democracy suffers. Credibility is earned, not declared. Once lost, it’s almost impossible to recover. Nigerians are watching closely.

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