ADC confronts leadership and congress legal challenges before 2027 elections
ADC is juggling two court fights as it gears up for the 2027 general elections. One battle pits former Senate President David Mark's leadership against Nafiu-Bala Gombe, who claims he never resigned and should be recognized as national chairman; Justice Peter Lifu reserved judgment on Bala's suit on 5 October, with the date still pending. The other front comes from House member Leke Abejide, whose July 2 ruling upheld the Mark-led leadership and told INEC to acknowledge it, though the full order remains unseen.
Meanwhile, a July 13 Court of Appeal decision limited INEC's power to recognise state congresses run by committees appointed by the Mark-led caretaker team, a blow ADC says it will appeal - yet no appeal notice has been found. INEC's online register still lists Mark as chairman and former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary, reflecting the commission's administrative stance but not settling the legal disputes.
Key questions remain: Has the Federal High Court finally decided Bala's case, and has any appeal or stay changed the effect of the July congress ruling? Until those are clear, the status of ADC candidates for 2027 stays uncertain. Will you wait for the courts to clarify ADC's leadership before deciding which party to support in 2027, or start exploring other options now?