Sh*ck Scenes As ADC Crisis Spills Into Courtroom Protest

Supporters of the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday gathered at the entrance of the Federal High Court in Abuja, calling on the judiciary to remain impartial and not be used to undermine opposition parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The protest took place amid an ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the party—one led by Nafiu Bala-Gombe and the other headed by former Senate President David Mark.

The demonstrators alleged that the case, which was remitted to the Federal High Court by the Supreme Court, was intended to distract and weaken the opposition party.

In April, the Supreme Court set aside a Court of Appeal ruling in Abuja that had directed all parties in the ADC leadership dispute to maintain the status quo ante bellum.

The appellate court’s earlier order had been used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the Mark-led leadership of the party.

In a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel, the Supreme Court directed the parties to return to the Federal High Court for an accelerated hearing of the suit filed by party chieftain Nafiu Bala-Gombe, which challenges, among other issues, the emergence of the Mark-led leadership.

Following the apex court’s decision, INEC reinstated David Mark as National Chairman of the ADC and restored other members of the party’s National Working Committee.

The commission also updated its official website to reflect the leadership structure, listing former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.

Other reinstated officials include Mani Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Oserheimen Osunbor as National Legal Adviser.

The protesting supporters urged the court to handle the matter fairly and avoid any perception of political interference aimed at weakening opposition voices.

They maintained that the ADC should be allowed to focus on its political activities without further distractions ahead of the 2027 general elections.