ADC Chairman David Mark Appeals to ECOWAS on Elections

David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to caution the Nigerian administration and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against actions that could threaten the credibility of the upcoming 2027 elections. Mark made this appeal during a meeting in Abuja with an ECOWAS pre-election fact-finding mission led by Victor Bockarie Foe, a former Vice President of Sierra Leone.

He emphasized the importance of Nigeria's political stability for the wider West African region and warned that the credibility of the elections would have broader implications. Mark questioned INEC's readiness to conduct a fair election and alleged that the ruling party had taken control of key government institutions, which could weaken public confidence.

He urged ECOWAS to take a proactive role in monitoring Nigeria's electoral preparations to prevent potential conflicts and maintain peace throughout the electoral process.