The Digest:
Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala have protested at INEC headquarters in Abuja, demanding recognition of Bala as the party's authentic national chairman. The protest, led by Bala and House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, marks the second ADC protest in two days. On Wednesday, the David Mark-led group, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, also protested at INEC. The ADC now has at least three factions: Mark-led, Bala-led, and Dumebi Kachikwu-led.
Key Points:
- The leadership crisis began after Ralph Nwosu resigned following the opposition coalition's adoption of ADC.
- Bala claims he should be chairman after Nwosu's resignation as national vice-chairman.
- The Court of Appeal dismissed Mark's appeal, leading INEC to recognise neither faction.
- INEC removed Mark's name from its portal pending the Federal High Court decision.
- Protests from both factions highlight a deepening party crisis.
