- Updates website with names of the ADC leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official database, reinstating Senator David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and restoring other key figures within the party’s National Working Committee.
A review of the commission’s website confirmed the updated leadership structure of the ADC, listing Mark as chairman, with former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola serving as National Secretary. Also reinstated are Mani Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Oserheimen Osunbor as National Legal Adviser.
Earlier in April, INEC had removed their names from its website in compliance with a directive issued by the Court of Appeal, a decision that sparked protests from the faction loyal to Mark and drew criticism from opposition voices.
The dispute arose from a prolonged legal battle over the legitimacy of Mark’s leadership and the broader command structure of the ADC.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday nullified the earlier ruling of the appellate court. The court determined that the order to maintain the status quo ante bellum could no longer stand once the relevant proceedings had concluded, describing its continuation as both unnecessary and lacking a legal basis. The apex court further upheld the appeal brought by the Mark-led faction and directed that the substantive case filed by aggrieved party member Nafiu Bala Gombe at the Federal High Court be heard promptly and decided on its merits.
The Mark-led group within the ADC has hailed the reinstatement as a decisive victory for due process and internal stability within the party.
However, despite the Supreme Court’s intervention removing the immediate legal obstacle that led to INEC’s earlier action, the core lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the party’s leadership remains pending before the Federal High Court.
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