INEC Discontinues Recognition Of David Mark-Led ADC<\/a><\/p>\nThe ADC further stated that INEC had been formally notified of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025, which the Commission attended in an official capacity.<\/p>\n
It added that INEC subsequently updated its records to reflect a new leadership structure, with Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.<\/p>\n
Describing these as verifiable facts contained in INEC\u2019s own records, the ADC said it was contradictory for the Commission to decline all correspondence from the party pending the outcome of a case before the Federal High Court.<\/p>\n
It noted that the Electoral Act prescribes strict timelines for political parties, including a 21-day notice requirement and submission deadlines, with INEC itself setting May 10 as the cut-off date for relevant filings.<\/p>\n
The ADC argued that by refusing to accept its communications within this timeframe, the Commission is effectively preventing the party from complying with the law.<\/p>\n
The party said the situation implies that unless a court ruling on its leadership dispute is delivered before May 10, it may be unable to present candidates for the elections.<\/p>\n
It warned that this development leaves it with no viable options and creates what it termed \u201cartificial non-compliance,\u201d which could later be used as grounds to exclude it from the electoral process.<\/p>\n
The ADC called on INEC to reconsider its position, resume accepting its lawful correspondence, and ensure fairness for all political parties in line with its constitutional mandate.<\/p>\n
It also urged Nigerians to remain alert to what it described as attempts to undermine the country\u2019s democratic process.<\/p>\n
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Leadership Vacuum<\/strong><\/p>\nThe leadership crisis in the ADC deepened after INEC withdrew recognition of the David Mark-led NWC.<\/p>\n
It said its decision was based on compliance with a subsisting court judgment and its constitutional mandate to regulate political parties, stressing that it must maintain neutrality and uphold the rule of law in determining recognised party leadership.<\/p>\n
The commission explained that, given conflicting claims and ongoing litigation within the party, it reverted to a status quo ante bellum position pending final judicial clarity.<\/p>\n
This left the party without formal recognition by INEC, creating uncertainty within the party\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n
The ADC, however, strongly rejected INEC\u2019s move, accusing the electoral body of bias and undue interference in its internal affairs.<\/p>\n
The party also argued that the decision undermines internal democracy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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