The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Democratic Congress, has moved to calm rising tensions within the party following a Federal High Court judgment that reportedly ordered the deregistration of the party alongside some others.
In a strongly worded response during a meeting with ADC candidates in Abuja on Monday, former Senate President David Mark dismissed the ruling as a “direct assault on democratic principles,” insisting it cannot withstand legal scrutiny.
He questioned the validity of the judgment, arguing that an earlier order of the Court of Appeal had already stayed proceedings in the matter and fixed a hearing for October 27, 2027—raising concerns over how the lower court proceeded despite the subsisting order.
Describing the situation as a challenge to Nigeria’s democratic framework, Mark maintained that the decision falls short of constitutional and procedural standards, and vowed that it would be decisively overturned on appeal.
He reassured party members and candidates that there was no cause for panic, stressing that the ADC remains firmly on course for the 2027 general elections.
“The ADC will be on the ballot in 2027. This is only a temporary setback. We are confident the courts will correct this anomaly,” he declared.
Mark urged supporters nationwide to remain steadfast and focused, saying the party would not be distracted from its broader mission of offering Nigerians a credible political alternative.
The statement was signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman.
