In a firm statement, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said the credibility of any election is dependent on the ability of the security agencies to be unbiased and nonpartisan during the process.
ADC therefore enjoined Nigerian security services to always resist the temptation of taking sides during elections.
It also advised them not to act at the behest of the ruling party, especially during elections.
This was contained in a statement issued by the party at the end of its Leadership Retreat with the theme: What Nigerian Voters Want – A Strategic Engagement, which ended in Abuja, on Tuesday.
“The security agencies were called upon to be unbiased and non-partisan during elections. The moment the security agencies take sides, the electoral process can’t be credible again,” the statement partly read.
The party also charged political parties to stop waiting for the election season before mobilizing voters to perform their civic responsibilities.
As part of its commitment to taking up this challenge, members of the ADC have agreed to emulate Senegalese youths by galvanizing its youth population to kickstart a political revolution in Nigeria.
It was learnt that the retreat which drew participants from across the 36 States of the federation including Abuja, had Dr. Chukwuka Monye, ADC presidential aspirant in the 2023 presidential election as lead consultant.
According to the statement, Panellists were people from all walks of life: market women, civil servants, politicians, civil society organizations, drivers and youth movements.
Other resolutions reached after the retreat read : “ADC wants change in the electoral process to start with the voters. Will intensify its voters education programmes.
“The voters are critical to democracy and nation building. ADC asserted that its liaison with the electorates must continue in good spirit.
“ADC honed its transformation leadership ideology. And says that the entire Nigerian system is rotten and needs overhaul.
“Political parties must take systematic actions towards transforming the rottenness in the polity.
“Members agreed to emulate Senegal youths and to use its young members most effectively to shore up mobilisation and bring about change in all elections including LGA, state and national.
“ADC encourages political parties not to wait until election years before planning to run elections. That’s why the party is organizing leadership retreats to develop the capacities of her party leaders. The party believes in continuous learning.
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“ADC pointed to its handshake symbol as integral to love, respect, friendship and posits the same Handshake to douse insecurity in Nigeria.
“The insurgents and bandits are Nigerians and can’t be castaways. ADC plans to fight insecurity through our handshake philosophy.
“Dedication and endurance were identified as the spirit that will propel anyone to win election.”