Speaking on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC had already fulfilled all legal requirements by notifying INEC of its planned activities.
According to him, the party issued the statutory 21-day notice to the electoral body, which he noted was duly acknowledged.
“We will go ahead with our congresses and our convention. We have complied with the law by giving INEC the required notice. Whether they attend or not, our processes will continue,” Abdullahi said.
The development comes amid a deepening leadership crisis within the party, following INEC’s decision to remove the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, from its official records.
INEC had also stated that it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to emerge as national chairman through legal action.
Reacting to the situation, Abdullahi expressed concern over what he described as attempts to undermine political pluralism ahead of the 2027 general elections. He warned that such actions could weaken Nigeria’s democratic framework and limit the choices available to voters.
“If this were a military regime, perhaps it could be understood. But in a democracy, actions that restrict political competition are dangerous. Nigerians must not be left without real options in 2027,” he added.
The ADC spokesperson further cautioned that recent developments point to a broader pattern that could erode democratic institutions if left unchecked.
The standoff between the party and INEC is expected to intensify in the coming weeks as the ADC moves forward with its planned activities, setting the stage for a potential legal and political showdown.
