David Mark: Judiciary, Not ADC, Faces Trial Over Ruling

David Mark, the chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the party's deregistration, asserting that the judiciary, rather than the ADC, is on trial. Speaking at a strategic retreat in Abuja, Mark criticized the judiciary's handling of the matter, labeling recent judicial actions as unprecedented.

He emphasized that public perception incorrectly suggests that the ADC is under scrutiny, stating that it is the judiciary that is facing trial. Mark expressed his concerns about what he described as unusual judicial conduct, referring to the actions of Justice Peter Lifu, who he accused of permitting a "hatchet job" against the ADC.

He noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the ADC "dead" less than 24 hours before the court's ruling. Despite these challenges, Mark urged party members not to be discouraged, attributing the situation to alleged machinations by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to distract from governance issues.