ADC Crisis: Jega Accuses INEC Of Plot To Crush Opposition Parties

The ADC has been embroiled in internal disputes, which recently led to the derecognition of former Senate President, David Mark, as the party’s national chairman, as well as Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Jega suggested that the crisis may not be entirely organic, alleging that it is being deliberately orchestrated.

He warned that INEC’s actions are creating the impression that the commission could be involved in a broader effort to weaken opposition parties.

“The crisis in the ADC appears to be engineered, and INEC needs to be very cautious,” he said.

“The impression being created is that the commission is part of a scheme to undermine opposition parties. The opposition initially pushed for the ADA, which INEC delayed for about two years. Now they have moved to the ADC, and new issues are emerging.”

Meanwhile, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the David Mark faction of the ADC, accusing them of relying on emotional appeals instead of addressing the legal challenges surrounding the party’s internal dispute.

In a post on his account, Keyamo argued that the faction is largely responsible for its current predicament and advised its members to either expedite legal proceedings, pursue reconciliation, or consider a more stable political platform to avoid further complications.