Breaking: INEC Reinstates David Mark As ADC National Chairman After Supreme Court Verdict
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court.
The development comes hours after the apex court set aside earlier orders that had complicated the party’s leadership structure, effectively restoring the leadership led by Mark. INEC’s swift update of its official portal to reflect the reinstatement signals formal recognition of the Supreme Court’s judgment and brings clarity to the protracted internal crisis that had plagued the party.
The ADC had been embroiled in a leadership tussle that led to conflicting claims over the control of the party’s national structure. The dispute prompted legal battles that traversed lower courts before reaching the Supreme Court for final determination. With the latest ruling, the court has effectively affirmed the legitimacy of the Mark-led leadership, putting to rest months of uncertainty within the party.
Political observers note that INEC’s compliance underscores the binding nature of Supreme Court decisions on all institutions and stakeholders. The reinstatement is expected to stabilize the party’s internal framework and reposition it ahead of future political engagements.
Party loyalists and supporters have welcomed the development, describing it as a victory for internal democracy and the rule of law. Analysts also believe the resolution of the leadership dispute could strengthen the ADC’s capacity to consolidate its structures nationwide and present a more cohesive front in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
As of press time, there has been no official reaction from opposing factions within the party, but the Supreme Court’s ruling is widely regarded as final, leaving little room for further contestation.
