Breaking: ADC Chairmen Issue Strong Warning Over David Mark-Led Form Sales

The forum said the sale of forms by the Mark-led group contravenes a Federal High Court order issued on April 29 in Abuja and could attract serious legal consequences.

This position was contained in a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the State Chairmen-led National Executive Committee (NEC) forum, Norman Obinna.

According to him, the activities of the Mark faction violate the judgment delivered in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/581/2026 by Justice J. O. Abdulmalik on April 29, 2026.

He noted that the court order restrains INEC and related parties from recognising or validating any congresses conducted by the defendants (ADC National Working Committee), except those organised by the plaintiffs (State Chairmen).

The ruling, he added, also prohibits the National Working Committee and its affiliates from interfering with the duties, functions, or tenure of State Chairmen, as well as from organising state congresses or a national convention.

“The court’s ruling includes a restraining order against INEC and related parties from recognising or validating any congresses of the defendants except those organised by the plaintiffs,” the statement read.

The forum therefore urged aspirants to be cautious when purchasing forms, warning them to consider the legal implications that could affect their candidacies.

It further stated that the ADC Caretaker/Interim National Working Committee is fully aware of the court’s injunction restraining interference with the functions of State Executives.

It added that actions such as selling or signing nomination forms through proxies, opening party accounts without proper signatories, and organising congresses or conventions in violation of the court order amount to contempt of court and breaches of the party constitution.

“The legitimate State Chairmen will not overlook such actions. Be warned,” the forum cautioned.