A new faction has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), distancing itself from both the coalition led by Senator David Mark and the group aligned with Nafiu Bala.
Led by Don Norman Obinna, the faction claims it represents the duly elected members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the group argued that the tenure of former party chairman Ralph Nwosu expired in August 2022, noting that he has since been entangled in multiple legal disputes for failing to vacate office.
The faction described Nwosu’s handover of the party to the opposition coalition as unlawful.
Among its resolutions, the group announced its disassociation from Senator Mark, members of the coalition, and Nafiu Bala, whom it insists never served as National Vice Chairman.
It further maintained that the David Mark-led coalition does not belong to the ADC and lacks the authority to represent the party.
The faction also affirmed that the party’s former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, remains a member of the ADC.
Additionally, it disclosed that interim officials have been appointed to oversee the party’s affairs pending the conduct of a national convention.
