Senator David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), tells party candidates, members, and supporters not to be discouraged by a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja that “purportedly” orders the deregistration of the ADC and some other political parties. According to statements relayed by Kola Ologbondiyan, Mark’s special adviser on media and public relations, Mark describes the decision as something the party expects to be overturned through the court process. He argues the ruling cannot stand because an earlier order by the Court of Appeal remains in effect, including a stay of proceedings and an adjournment of further hearing to October 27, 2027. Mark questions how the Federal High Court could deliver a valid judgment while the appellate court’s subsisting order is in force. He urges ADC candidates and supporters nationwide to remain calm and committed, saying the setback is temporary and that the ADC will participate in the 2027 general elections. The reports also state Mark reiterates the party’s intention to pursue democratic participation through the rule of law.
David Mark says ADC will be on the ballot in 2027 after court ruling
Senator David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), tells party candidates, members, and supporters not to be discouraged by a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja that “pu...
- Senator David Mark, ADC national chairman, assures ADC members and candidates the party will be on the ballot in 2027.
- Reports say a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, purportedly ordered the deregistration of the ADC and some other political parties.
- Mark says the judgment will be challenged and overturned through superior courts.
- He cites a Court of Appeal order that includes a stay of proceedings and an adjournment to October 27, 2027.
- Mark urges ADC candidates and supporters to remain calm and continue participating in the judicial process.
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on party members, supporters, and candidates on the platform of the party not to despair over the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which purportedly ordered the deregistration of the ADC and some other political parties. This was disclosed by Kola Ologbondiyan, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Senator David Mark, in a swift reaction while receiving a delegation of the party’s candidates who paid him a visit in Abuja on Monday, described the judgment as “an arrow fired at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy,” assuring party faithful that the decision would be overturned by superior courts. He recalled that the Court of Appeal had earlier ordered a stay of proceedings in the matter and adjourned further hearing to October 27, 2027. He therefore questioned how a judgment could validly be delivered while the subsisting order of the appellate court remained in force. “The judgment cannot stand. It will be set aside because it does not pass the test of law and due process. Our democracy must be protected from actions that seek to undermine the constitutional rights of political parties and the choices available to Nigerians,” he stated. He urged ADC candidates and supporters across the country to remain calm, focused, and committed to the party’s mission, stressing that there was no cause for alarm. “The ADC will be on the ballot in 2027. I assure all our candidates, members, and supporters that this temporary setback will be overcome through the judicial process. We remain resolute and confident in the rule of law,” he added. Senator Mark further reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and providing Nigerians with a credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.
2 months agoThe National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on party members, supporters, and candidates on the platform of the party not to despair over the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which purportedly ordered the deregistration of the ADC and some other political parties. This was […] 2027: ADC will be on the ballot — David Mark assures
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