The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body for all registered political parties in Nigeria, has declared that the year 2025 should be dedicated to combating insecurity, corruption, and other challenges hindering the nation’s development.
In a New Year message delivered by national chairman Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, IPAC expressed gratitude to God for helping Nigerians endure the socio-economic hardships of 2024, which they described as unprecedented in the country’s history. Dantalle emphasized the need for a renewed commitment to consolidating democracy and building a strong, united, and equitable society in 2025.
As the leading body for Nigeria’s political parties, IPAC intends to champion good governance and enhance the well-being of the populace. The council plans to vigorously pursue its Peer Review Mechanism, set up to evaluate the performance of governors in implementing sustainable development goals, and to ensure effective representation and law-making by legislators.
Dantalle also highlighted the council’s advocacy for financial autonomy for local governments and the call for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), which he criticized as undermining the electoral process. He demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be empowered to conduct all elections in Nigeria.
To further strengthen the electoral process, IPAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators (CIFCFIN) to rigorously examine candidates’ credentials, ensuring that only legitimate candidates participate in elections. This initiative aims to prevent the disqualification of elected candidates and maintain the integrity of the electoral system.
Dantalle urged collective action to rebuild trust in Nigeria’s democratic process by addressing corruption, ensuring political stability, and promoting credible elections. He reiterated the importance of the government’s primary responsibility to secure the welfare of its citizens, as stated in the Nigerian Constitution.
He concluded by calling for collaboration in the task of revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring its position on the global stage, emphasizing that 2025 must be a turning point for the nation.
