In an exclusive interview with Vanguard on September 23, 2025, Professor Ali Ahmad, a Law and Legislative Studies professor at the University of Abuja, former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker, and ex-House of Representatives member, urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve internal conflicts ahead of its Ibadan convention, emphasizing credible elections as key to 2027 victory (Web:0). Ahmad dismissed defection rumors, reaffirming his PDP commitment and noting the party’s rising momentum (Web:0). On 2019 and 2023 Kwara elections, he clarified that PDP challenged results in court, including personal cases, but grassroots primaries ensured legitimacy (Web:0).
Ahmad rejected APC romance claims for PDP leader Bukola Saraki, calling them “fantastic lies,” and described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “flash in the pan” lacking coalition status (Web:0). He predicted 2027 will prioritize personality over party loyalty, breaking the law-politics convergence (Web:0). For credible polls, Ahmad advocated constitutionalizing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing (IReV) portal for electronic transmission, eliminating manual collation and reducing litigation (Web:0). He urged President Tinubu to champion this reform for a lasting legacy, noting Nigeria’s high electoral disputes (Web:0). X posts from @VanguardNGR (September 23, 2025) highlighted Ahmad’s IReV call, while @Naija_Activist reported 68% public support for reforms amid 27% 2023 turnout (INEC, 2025) (Post:3). Ahmad’s insights stress PDP unity and electoral integrity for national progress (Web:0).
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