ADC in leadership crisis as three factions claim legitimacy
Nafiu Bala led ADC supporters to INEC headquarters in Abuja Thursday, demanding recognition as legitimate party leader just one day after David Mark's faction protested at the same venue. Both factions accuse each other of forging signatures to legitimize their positions.
INEC suspended recognition of all ADC factions after each group cited different Court of Appeal judgments. The electoral body says it maintains status quo until Federal High Court ruling, but ADC accuses INEC of deliberate misinterpretation.
The crisis deepened Tuesday when third faction emerged led by Kingsley Temitope, loyal to 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu. Bala submitted petition to INEC Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru, calling for investigation into signature forgery allegations.
This power struggle threatens to destabilize ADC's operations and credibility. With three competing factions claiming legitimacy through conflicting court rulings, INEC faces complex decision on which leadership to recognize. Political watchers should monitor court rulings and party responses as this crisis could impact future electoral participation.