The Action Alliance, a Nigerian political party, has formally asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reassess its compliance with a Federal High Court judgment. The court, sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, ordered INEC to recognize the party’s National Executive Committee members elected at the 2023 national convention in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
After a meeting of the party’s National Think Tank Committee and the National Executive Committee, the leadership claimed that INEC’s compliance was incomplete. Specifically, INEC failed to list the party’s National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, on its portal, contrary to the ruling delivered by Justice Funmilola Demi‑Ajayi.
National Publicity Secretary Olu Omotosho expressed concern over INEC’s partial adherence. He noted that the issue cited by INEC—a pending Supreme Court matter—was unrelated, as the court’s judgment was clear and unambiguous. Omotosho also clarified that Kenneth Udeze, who claims to be the party’s National Chairman, has not been a member since 2019, when he was expelled for serious infractions, including misappropriation of party funds and anti‑party activities. The expulsion was ratified by the National Think Tank Committee and affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Despite his expulsion, Udeze has repeatedly attempted to reclaim the position, losing more than 30 legal cases in the process. Omotosho argued that INEC’s delay in recognizing the legitimate National Executive Committee is unjustified given the clear court rulings.
The Action Alliance’s request for INEC to reevaluate its compliance underscores the ongoing dispute over the party’s leadership. The party’s leadership emphasizes the need for INEC to respect the court’s ruling and recognize the duly elected National Executive Committee, a decision that could have significant implications for the party’s participation in future elections and its role in Nigerian politics.
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