Did Court Order Removal of David Mark, Aregbesola from ADC leadership? Coalition Reacts
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rubbished the court order circulating on social media on the leadership of the party
- The ADC National Publicity Secretary denied the report that the court ordered the removal of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from their leadership positions
- Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi described the alleged court report as politically motivated fake news by political Jobbers
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the court did not order the removal of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party.
The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the Court refused the ex parte application brought by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and directed that the matter proceed with due process.
Source: Twitter
Abdullahi said the news circulating is fake and politically motivated
He dismissed the report in a statement issued via his X handle @BolajiADC on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Abdullahi said Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite on September 4, 2025, clearly issued four orders while he adjourned to September 15, 2025, for the Defendants/Respondents to show cause.
“Contrary to some misleading publications, the court did not issue any order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from functioning as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively. Instead, the Honourable Court refused the ex parte application brought by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and directed that the matter proceed with due process.”
The political Jobbers have resorted to fake news after they failed to stop INEC from acknowledging the ADC leadership change.
According to the ADC spokesperson, inaccurate reports are characteristic of the ruling party and its agents.
“This goes to show that these agents of destablisation will stop at nothing, including misrepresenting court rulings, in their desperate efforts to sow confusion and further undermine opposition parties.”
He said the ADC leadership has urged the press and the general public to be vigilant and be wary of fake news.
Source: Twitter
INEC recognises David Mark-led ADC ahead of 2027 election
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially recognised the new leadership of the opposition ADC, led by former Senate president David Mark, as national chairman.
INEC listed the executive members of the party, confirming the new development within the ADC
ADC swiftly reacted following the update as its leaders and supporters began preparations for the 2027 election in Nigeria.
“ADC will take over power," Atiku declares
In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that former vice-president Atiku Abubakar assured that the newly adopted ADC will challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Atiku stated this recently and maintained that Nigeria "can never be a one-party state," hence the need for the ADC to unseat Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027.
The former VP and presidential hopeful explained how the ADC has dominated Nigeria's political landscape within three weeks of its adoption by the coalition.
Source: Legit.ng
