A legal analyst, Victor Opatola, has issued a strong reminder that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, must operate strictly as an administrative body within its constitutional limits.

He argued that INEC’s role is clearly defined; to organise, supervise, and manage elections and should not extend beyond what the law prescribes.

According to him, the strength of Nigeria’s democracy depends on institutions staying within their legal boundaries and respecting due process at all times.

“INEC must understand that it is an administrative body,” Opatola said, stressing that compliance with constitutional provisions is non-negotiable.

His statement has added fresh push to ongoing national debates on electoral reform, institutional accountability, and the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process.