Tag: ADC faction

2027: S’Court reserves judgment in ADC leadership crisis

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S'Court judgment on ADC crisis

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal brought by former Senate President David Mark, who is seeking to resolve the protracted leadership crisis engulfing the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba fixed the date for judgment after all parties adopted their final written addresses. The decision will be delivered at a later date to be communicated to the litigants. Mark, who leads one of the factions vying for control of the ADC, is challenging a March 12 ruling by the Court of…

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Drama, as members shun Nafi’u Bala ADC faction’s convention in Abuja

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ADC faction convention

…Venue left empty Crises within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn yesterday, after a much-publicised convention by a faction of the party failed to hold in Abuja, leaving the venue completely deserted. The convention, organised by the faction loyal to Nafi’u Bala, was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium. However, at the expected time of commencement, there was no sign of activity at the venue. A television reporter who monitored the situation described an empty scene. According to the live report: “We are live at…

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ADC crisis deepens, as third faction emerges

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ADC 3rd faction emerges

…Names Temitope as Interim Chair The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday, as a third faction loyal to former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu surfaced, backing the electoral Commission’s decision to withdraw recognition of rival party leaders. At a briefing in Abuja, the group rejected both the David Mark-led executive and the Nafi’u Bala Gombe camp, describing their leadership claims as illegitimate. It announced Kogi State chairman, Kingsley Temitope, as Interim National Chairman, saying the move was necessary to “rescue” the party from exclusion in future…

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New ADC faction emerges, rejects David Mark-led coalition

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New ADC faction emerges

A new faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has surfaced, rejecting the authority of the Senator David Mark-led coalition and distancing itself from Nafi’u Bala’s faction. According to reports, the faction led by Don Norman Obinna claims to represent the legitimate National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. The group says it is stepping in to manage the party’s affairs ahead of the next national convention. At a briefing in Abuja yesterday, the group stated that “The tenure of Ralph Nwosu, who handed the party to the David Mark…

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