Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.
The APC described plans by Gov. Seyi Makinde’s administration to conduct another local government council election in December 2026 as illegal, ill-conceived, and self-serving.
Ekiti is the first off-cycle governorship election scheduled for June 20.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured the people of Enugu North senatorial district of a free, fair and credible by-election scheduled for Saturday.
“The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is the highest form of judicial impertinence,” it said.
Mr Adebayo, in a statement on Tuesday, said there was no constitutional or legal basis for restricting political parties’ activities through administrative or judicial action.
The ADC considers this development not merely a legal dispute, but a dangerous escalation capable of destabilising the nation’s democratic process.
“I implore you to shun all forms of undue influence and uphold the ideals and regulations of both the NYSC scheme and the Independent National Electoral Commission,” he said.
He also called for tougher sanctions against politicians and individuals who engage in electoral malpractices and violence.
Mr Suobo called on the media to collaborate with civil society organisations and AE2I to boost youth participation in the electoral process.
