ADC Diaspora faults INEC over removal of David Mark-led NWC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Diaspora Chapter in the United States has raised concerns over the removal of its National Working Committee (NWC), led by former Senate President David Mark, from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.

 

In a statement signed by Hon. Safiyanu Ali (Maibiyar), ADC Diaspora Chairman (USA), and Hon. Adeolu Balogun, Secretary of the chapter, the group said the development could disrupt party administration, especially as the matter remains under litigation.

 

INEC had announced that it would remove the David Mark-led NWC from its portal and suspend recognition of all factions of the party pending the resolution of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

 

Mr. Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, explained that the decision followed relevant court rulings, including the Court of Appeal judgment in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026 (Senator David Mark v. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors.), as well as separate letters from law firms representing different factions within the party.

 

Reacting, the ADC diaspora stressed that “actions taken during a legal dispute may raise concerns about due process and institutional independence,” adding that “transparency and adherence to established procedures” are essential in party administration.

 

The group called on stakeholders—including former and current Nigerian leaders such as “,”Atiku Abubakar”,”former VP Nigeria”], Obi”,”former Anambra Governor”], o”,”former Kano Governor”], Ibrahim Babangidaformer Military President Nigeria”], Olusegun Obasanjoformer President Nigeria”], Goodluck Jonathan and Aliyu Gusau—to support efforts to strengthen democratic institutions.

 

The diaspora chapter also urged citizens to remain law-abiding and actively engaged in Nigeria’s democratic process, encouraged the National Assembly to maintain constitutional oversight, and called on the international community, including the United Nations, to monitor developments in Nigeria’s democratic space.

 

It concluded by saying it will continue to explore lawful channels to address concerns relating to party leadership and institutional processes.