ADC Crisis: Kachikwu, State Chairmen Back Court Verdict, Warn Against Party Hijack

The recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja represents a significant victory for the constitutional integrity of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This ruling decisively nullifies the factional congresses and convention orchestrated by a group led by former Senate President David Mark, thereby upholding the legitimacy of the party's elected state executives.

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I had long warned that the ADC is not for sale and that these political buccaneers would be shown the way out through the same back door they came in from.

Spearheaded by figures like former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu and the collective voice of the ADC State Chairmen, the legal challenge aimed to prevent the party's hijacking by individuals with "selfish interests." The court's affirmation that only constitutionally recognized organs can conduct party congresses is a crucial precedent, safeguarding the ADC from internal destabilization.

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With this judgment, it has become clear that these desperados who attempted to hijack our party have failed woefully. We are aware that they are shopping for other parties to destroy and wish them bon voyage.

From our perspective at The Punch, this judgment is more than just a legal resolution; it's a lifeline for a party that has seen considerable internal strife. The warning against "political buccaneers" and "desperados" attempting to seize control highlights the ongoing struggle for the soul of the ADC. The commitment expressed by party faithful to remain vigilant and ensure the ADC's participation in future elections underscores the deep-seated desire to salvage the party and present it as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change.

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We see today’s court judgment as a blessing because what we have been fighting for has been resolved. We don’t want this party to die because we have laboured so much and spent time that can’t be quantified building it.