A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the outcome of the party’s national convention held on April 14, describing it as illegal and contrary to existing court orders.
The factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, made this position known during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, insisting that the convention organised by the David Mark-led faction lacks legitimacy.
Bala argued that the exercise was conducted in defiance of a subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on March 12, 2026.
“Any action taken in flagrant disregard of the Court of Appeal judgment is not only of questionable legality but liable to be declared null and void,” he stated.
He further pointed to the absence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the convention as a major indication that the process lacked official recognition.
“The noticeable absence of INEC strongly indicates that the convention cannot stand judicial scrutiny,” Bala added.
The factional chairman accused the organisers of violating the party’s constitution and engaging in acts he described as lawless, noting that the matter is still pending before the Federal High Court.
He also alleged that the crisis has taken a more serious turn, claiming that his signature was forged on certain documents in an attempt to discredit him.
Bala maintained that his faction does not recognise the Mark-led group as legitimate members of the party.
“They lack the locus standi to convene any congress or convention, and any decisions from such gatherings are legally ineffective,” he said.
The development further deepens the ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC, as rival factions continue to lay claim to the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
