Confusion as Two Political Groups Submit Identical 'ADA' Acronyms to INEC

 The race toward Nigeria’s 2027 general elections has already sparked confusion as two different political groups have applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) using the same acronym: ADA.

According to Vanguard, the electoral body recently released a list of 110 associations seeking to be registered as political parties. Curiously, the final two on the list are both named ADA but stand for different full titles.

The first, the All Democratic Alliance, is reportedly being championed by Chief Akin Ricketts. It is widely believed to be one of the platforms being considered by opposition forces opposed to President Tinubu's second-term bid. Ricketts’ ADA is listed as number 109 on INEC’s compilation and has its headquarters at the UAC Complex in Abuja’s Central Business District.

The second ADA, Advanced Democratic Alliance, follows immediately on the list at number 110. It is led by Alhaji Ahmadu Suleiman, with Zipporah Pius Miracles serving as Secretary. This group operates from Wuse II in Abuja.

The similarity in names is already raising eyebrows, with political analysts questioning whether it could lead to legal battles, voter confusion, or strategic maneuvering. For a nation already grappling with electoral trust issues, such overlaps may complicate INEC’s task of ensuring a smooth and transparent process.

Observers say this development could be the first test of INEC’s ability to manage the growing complexity of Nigeria’s political space, especially with an unprecedented 110 registration requests in one cycle.