Coalition for Democracy Warns Against ADC Judgment Impact

The Coalition for Democracy issued a statement expressing alarm over a judgment that they believe aims to dissolve the leadership of the ADC, currently led by David Mark, and invalidate its presidential candidacy. The coalition described this judgment as a dangerous escalation in a systematic campaign to eliminate credible political opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They emphasized that such developments could shrink Nigeria's democratic space and warned that what is happening to the ADC could happen to other opposition parties. The coalition acknowledged the judiciary's independence but cautioned against using judicial decisions to undermine political competition.

They asserted that a government that cannot tolerate opposition loses its moral authority to be considered democratic. The coalition called for solidarity with the ADC in challenging the judgment and urged various stakeholders, including civil society and the media, to unite against attempts to undermine political pluralism.