ADC Denies Viral Claims on Nomination Form Sales

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) issued a statement on Tuesday, categorically denying claims made in a viral video that Senator David Mark, the party's national chairman, authorized the sale of nomination forms. Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's national public secretary, described the claims as a "blatant lie" and emphasized that they do not represent the party's official position.

The statement clarified that the sale of nomination forms is managed through the party's state headquarters and that any transactions conducted outside of these official channels violate the party's constitution and electoral laws. The ADC urged the public and its members to refrain from engaging with unauthorized agents and warned that misinformation would be dealt with according to party regulations.

The sale of nomination forms is scheduled to occur from May 5 to May 10, 2026, with submission deadlines set for May 11 to May 13, 2026. The costs for the forms are pegged at N100 million for presidential candidates, N50 million for governorship, N20 million for Senate, N10 million for House of Representatives, and N3 million for state House of Assembly.