The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has mounted a strong and determined pushback after a court order barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party’s recently conducted state congresses, in a development that has deepened the party’s internal crisis and cast fresh uncertainty over its organisational structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The court order, which has sent shockwaves through the ADC’s national leadership and state chapters, effectively halts INEC from acknowledging the outcomes of the congresses pending the resolution of the legal dispute — a move that could have far-reaching implications for the party’s ability to conduct credible primaries and field candidates in the forthcoming electoral cycle.
ADC leadership, however, has moved swiftly to contest the order, with party officials insisting that the congresses were conducted in full compliance with the party’s constitution and the electoral laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The party’s legal team is reportedly working round the clock to challenge the court’s decision and restore full recognition of its internal processes before INEC.
Sources within the party indicate that the legal battle stems from a factional dispute between rival groups within the ADC, with aggrieved members approaching the court to challenge the legitimacy of the congress proceedings, alleging gross irregularities and exclusion from the process.
Political analysts have described the development as a serious threat to the ADC’s stability and electoral viability, warning that a prolonged legal battle could distract the party from the critical task of building structures and mobilising support ahead of 2027.
INEC is yet to issue a formal statement on its position regarding compliance with the court order at the time of this report.
Legal experts advise that the matter may require urgent appellate intervention if the ADC hopes to resolve the crisis swiftly and preserve the integrity of its internal democratic processes before the next round of electoral activities commences.
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