A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chille
Igbawua, has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC)
recognition of David Mark’s leadership of the party as a victory for due
process and the rule of law.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on
Thursday, Igbawua said INEC acted in accordance with legal requirements and put
an end to internal disputes that had been politicised.
“It is a vindication for the law, a vindication for
the rule of law. Of course, INEC has done what the law requires it to do,” he
stated.
According to him, the decision not only stabilises the
opposition but also reaffirms INEC’s impartiality in party matters. “We are
happy INEC chose legality over impunity in this matter,” he added.
ADC Restructuring
The ADC recently underwent an internal restructuring,
leading to the appointment of new national officers. INEC subsequently updated
its official website to reflect David Mark’s National Working Committee (NWC)
and the National Executive Committee (NEC) as duly constituted.
Igbawua dismissed concerns raised by opposing
factions, describing them as attempts to “make political capital” out of a
procedural process.
On Ralph Nwosu’s Role
Addressing the role of ADC founder Ralph Nwosu,
Igbawua explained that Nwosu had accepted being an ordinary member after
voluntarily stepping back from leadership. He added that the founder fully
supports the party’s rebranding and is satisfied with its growth trajectory.
Political Implications
While acknowledging that the decision may not sit well with President Bola Tinubu, Igbawua maintained that it strengthens Nigeria’s democratic process by upholding legality over political interests.
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