ADC Crisis Is Self-Destruct, Not APC’s Doing” — Morka Fires Back

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s decision to withdraw recognition of some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, was a result of the party’s own internal actions.

APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made this known on Thursday during an interview on News Central, where he dismissed suggestions that the ruling party influenced the development.

Morka explained that the APC remains focused on its own political agenda and is not involved in the internal issues of opposition parties.

“We are focused on our preparations and efforts. It is the opposition that is preoccupied with the APC,” he said.

He insisted that the leadership crisis within the ADC was self-inflicted and not caused by external interference.

According to him, INEC’s decision to derecognise the leadership linked to David Mark was a direct outcome of actions taken within the ADC, not the handiwork of the APC.

Morka further argued that the situation stemmed from what he described as a violation of the party’s constitution and due process.

He noted that the ADC has clearly defined procedures for leadership succession, which were allegedly ignored.

“When individuals enter a party and assume leadership without following its constitutional provisions, such outcomes are inevitable,” he stated.

He added that those now blaming the APC were responsible for creating the crisis themselves.

His remarks come after INEC removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official records as ADC National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively—a move that has sparked widespread reactions among political stakeholders and party supporters.