Supreme Court Affirms David Mark as ADC Chairman, Party Demands INEC Boss’s Resignation

By Patrick Isaac

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commended a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that restored Senator David Mark as its National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary,.

ADC called t a clear validation of its leadership and proof that INEC’s de-recognition was fundamentally faulty.

In a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the unanimous decision by a five-man panel as reinforcing the primacy of the rule of law in Nigeria’s democratic space and doing “great credit to the institution of judiciary in our country.

“Today’s decision is a clear and unequivocal affirmation that our party, its structures, and its leadership under our National Chairman, Senator Mark, and our National Secretary, Ogbeni Aregbesola, are legitimate,” the statement read.

It lays to rest all contrived disputes and manufactured uncertainties, and reinforces the principle that the rule of law, not political manipulation, must guide the affairs of our democracy.”

The ADC urged members and stakeholders to stay vigilant, warning that democracy is not defended in a single courtroom victory, it is sustained through constant vigilance, active participation, and the courage to resist any attempt to undermine the will of the people.

Renewing a prior demand, the party called for the resignation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan.

“The circumstances surrounding this matter, now clarified by the Supreme Court, point to either a grave failure of judgment or a deliberate act of bad faith. Nigeria’s democracy cannot afford an electoral umpire whose actions raise legitimate questions about impartiality.” It stated.

The ADC also demanded INEC immediately restore recognition of the David Mark-led leadership on its website and official channels, vowing to continue to stand firm, speak clearly, and act decisively in defense of democracy, justice, and the Nigerian people.