Director-General of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Campaign Council, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, has urged opposition parties to reflect on the implications of a recent Federal High Court ruling that dissolved the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark. Rather than celebrating, Abdulkarim advises members to see this as a signal to unite against a common adversary.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court declared the Mark-led caretaker committee illegal, supporting Nafiu Bala, the former National Deputy Chairman of the ADC (North-East).
This decision invalidated significant party actions, including the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
Abdulkarim stated that the ruling serves as a cautionary tale for all opposition factions, emphasizing that the real beneficiary of this turmoil is the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We are witnessing tactics aimed at weakening our collective strength,” he pointed out, stressing the necessity for opposition parties to prioritize collaboration over division.
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, Abdulkarim insists that the focus should be on demanding credible polls from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and creating a united front that seeks to challenge the APC’s dominance.
His call echoes a sentiment for solidarity among opposition parties, urging them to navigate these challenges together rather than letting judicial setbacks create further rifts.