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Nigeria: ADC Crisis Deepens As New Faction Emerges, Backs INEC's Stance
The bloc named an interim executive and backed INEC’s freeze on recognition as court cases over the party’s leadership continue.
- On Tuesday, Don Obinna and 24 state chairmen announced a takeover of the All Democratic Congress , declaring they have assumed control following a leadership vacuum created by the Independent National Electoral Commission's suspension of the David Mark-led National Working Committee.
- Tensions escalated last Thursday when the David Mark-led faction demanded the resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan, accusing the electoral body of interfering in party affairs while vowing to proceed with planned congresses despite warnings.
- Persistent constitutional violations, including the failure to convene mandatory National Executive Committee meetings, prompted the takeover, Mr. Obinna explained. He questioned the eligibility of the David Mark-led coalition, citing provisions requiring two years of membership before contesting elective positions.
- The state chairmen disowned the faction linked to Nafiu Bala Gombe, insisting the ADC remains a single entity. Meanwhile, INEC continues to withhold recognition of any party leadership until the Federal High Court delivers a final judgment.
- Ignoring court orders regarding the status quo could attract "grave legal consequences," legal experts warn. Precedents in Zamfara and Plateau states show that failure to comply led to the nullification of electoral victories, with runners-up eventually declared winners.
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