David Mark-Led Coalition Is Illegal – ADC Factional BoT Declares

The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aligned with factional National Chairman Nafiu Bala, has dismissed the David Mark–led coalition as an illegitimate body supported by a competing leadership.

The factional BoT Secretary, Rufus Ekenmi, made this statement on Thursday while speaking to newsmen at a press conference in Abuja.

Ekenmi condemned what he called an attempt by some individuals who illegally sneaked into the party in the name of a coalition, infesting the ADC with the political spirit of insubordination.

The faction also mandated Bala to activate a disciplinary committee to sanction any ADC member found interacting with the likes of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, David Mark, El-Rufai, Rauf Aregbesola, Abubakar Malami, Babachir Lawal, Emeka Ihedioha, Liyel Imoke, and others.

Reacting to his endorsement, Bala vowed to uphold the constitution of the party while promising to be fair and objective in his leadership.

He also accused members of the coalition of breaching the ADC constitution by operating from a parallel headquarters.

“I must state unequivocally that our party constitution unambiguously stipulates that only registered members in good standing are entitled to party privileges, including access to official premises,” Bala said.