The Digest:
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has forcefully denied reports that a court injunction restrains Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from acting as its national leaders, accusing a rival faction of spreading “fake news” to destabilize the party. The clarification follows INEC’s formal recognition of the Mark-led executive, intensifying a internal struggle for legitimacy.
Key Points:
- The ADC stated the Federal High Court refused an ex parte application to restrain Mark and Aregbesola
- Justice Emeka Nwite instead ordered defendants to “show cause” by September 15 why the application should not be granted
- The party accused “desperate political jobbers” of misrepresenting the court’s ruling after failing to sway INEC
- ADC urged media and the public to verify information and avoid being misled by false narratives
- The statement included a certified court order to substantiate its position
- The conflict reflects deeper tensions within the opposition as the ADC positions itself as a coalition platform
Sources: Tribune Online
