INEC Recognizes David Mark led ADC Leadership of the Party

Just Hours after the Supreme Court’s verdict of upholding David Mark’s Led African Democratic Congrss Leadership, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reverted to its original position on the leadership crisis rocking the coalition-adopted ADC, by recognizing the David Mark-led leadership of the party.

Earlier on Thursday, April 30, the Supreme Court affirmed Mark as the leader of the ADC, dismissing the Court of Appeal’s ruling that led to the de-recognition of the former Senate president’s leadership of the party.

Recall that Nafiu Bala’s faction of the party had challenged the legitimacy of the Mark-led leadership group. The ruling of the Court of Appeal led to the derecognition of Mark’s leadership by INEC, a development that sparked outrage among Nigerians.

However, the Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s injunction and ordered the parties involved to return to the trial court. Reacting to the development, INEC consequently recognised David Mark’s leadership and displayed his name as the chairman of the ADC on its website.

Also recall that the ADC rose to prominence ahead of the 2027 general election after the coalition movement adopted the party as its political platform for the poll. The movement was started by Atiku in his bid to stop the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.