INEC Awaiting Court Judgment on ADC Leadership Dispute

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it has not received the Certified True Copy of the court judgment concerning the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, emphasized that decisions cannot be made based on social media speculation.

This announcement follows a Federal High Court ruling that nullified the leadership of the ADC led by David Mark and invalidated decisions made by the caretaker committee, including the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The judgment, delivered by Judge Peter Lifu, ruled in favor of Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party's former national deputy chairman (north-east), who challenged the legality of the Mark-led committee.

Gombe argued that he was qualified to lead the party following the resignation of the former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu. This development occurred shortly after Atiku held a significant rally in Sokoto State as part of his campaign.