2027: ‘End to judicial manipulation’ – ADC reacts to judgement affirming David Mark’s leadership

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described as an end to judicial manipulation the judgment affirming former Senate President, David Mark, as the duly leader of the party.

This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday.

The ADC said the judgment affirmed its clear position that the issue of leadership remains an internal affair of the party and is therefore not justiciable, especially in light of the Electoral Act, 2022.

Abdullahi added that the emergence of the current leadership led by David Mark, was carried out in accordance with the law and constitution of the ADC.

According to him, at a time when millions of Nigerians are confronted daily with worsening insecurity, an unbearable cost of living, rising unemployment and declining economic opportunities, their responsibility as a serious opposition party is to present practical solutions as alternatives to the people.

“While we view the ruling as yet another victory for multiparty democracy in Nigeria, it is their hope that this judgment will help bring to an end all the unnecessary distractions and attempts at judicial manipulation by those who are hell-bent on destabilising the opposition and foisting a one-party rule on the country.

“Even as we celebrate this victory in court, we remain vigilant, convinced that anti-democratic forces remain active and motivated to continue to pursue their inglorious agenda against the Nigerian people.

“We commend the courage shown by the presiding judge in standing firmly on the side of justice. We commend, especially, the Judge’s decision to award fines against the Plaintiff and his lawyers, hoping that this measure will serve as a deterrent to those who may want to pursue such frivolous actions in the future,” the statement read in part.

MEDIA TODAY reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed David Mark leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.