April 2, 2026 | News | SUNTV Global Channel
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to derecognise its National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark, describing the move as unjustified and politically influenced.
INEC had earlier announced that it would no longer recognise the Mark-led leadership and would not monitor the party’s National Convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. The Commission also stated that it would suspend all official dealings with any faction of the party pending the outcome of an ongoing case before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The decision, conveyed in a statement by INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, was said to be based on a review of a Court of Appeal judgment as well as a pending suit relating to the party’s leadership dispute.
According to INEC, the action was necessary to maintain neutrality, noting that it would not monitor any congress, meeting, or convention organised by any faction until the legal issues are fully resolved.
However, reacting swiftly, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed INEC’s position, accusing the electoral body of misinterpreting the court ruling and bowing to external pressure.
“We reject INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal judgment. The statement is riddled with contradictions and does not reflect the true position of the law,” Abdullahi said.
He further alleged that the commission’s decision was influenced by political forces threatened by the party’s growing popularity across the country.
“INEC has caved to pressure and has chosen to side with the government against the Nigerian people,” he added.
The party confirmed that it is currently exploring legal options to challenge INEC’s action and vowed to pursue justice through the courts.
Abdullahi also urged party members and supporters nationwide to remain calm and await further directives from the leadership.
SUNTV Global Channel reports that the escalating dispute between INEC and ADC is adding a new dimension to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape as the country gradually approaches the 2027 general elections.
