2027 Election: ADC Responds to Rumours INEC Refused to Recognise David Mark’s New Leadership

• The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise Senator David Mark as the party’s new chairman
• In a statement posted on Wednesday, August 6, by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the report as entirely false and urged the public to disregard it
• The party maintained that the leadership under David Mark remains legitimate and called on Nigerians to focus on the broader mission of national transformation, rather than being swayed by what it described as misleading claims

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering elections, politics, and governance in Nigeria.

FCT, Abuja – The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Wednesday, August 6, said reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise the new leadership of the party under Senator David Mark “is entirely false”.

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In a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national spokesperson, shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the ADC said Mark remains its interim national chairman.

Abdullahi tweeted:

“The attention of ADC has been drawn to a story circulating that the @inecnigeria has refused to recognise the new leadership of our party under the Distinguished Senator David Mark.

“This story is entirely false and should be ignored. We urge Nigerian people to ignore such misleading reports from any quarters and stay focused on mobilising the long suffering people of Nigeria for the great task to save our dear country.”

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During the adoption of the party, the party’s national leadership reportedly stepped down for the coalition to appoint new interim executives for the party. Former Senate President Mark, ex-Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola, and erstwhile minister Abdullahi currently serve as the national chairman, secretary and publicity secretary, respectively.

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Senator Yar’Adua stated this on his official X handle, in reaction to speculations that he joined the ADC.

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