INEC Lists Mark, Aregbesola’s Names on Website Following Supreme Court Judgment
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognized the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
- This decision follows a Supreme Court judgment that reinstated the Mark-led NWC.
- INEC had previously removed the Mark-led NWC's names from its website based on an appellate court order.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially acknowledged the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that solidifies Mark's position within the party's leadership. This recognition comes directly after a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the Mark-led NWC, effectively overturning previous decisions. It's important to recall that just last month, INEC had removed the names associated with the Mark-led NWC from its official website, citing an order from the Court of Appeal. At that time, the electoral body stated it would cease communication with any factions of the party and refrain from monitoring any meetings or conventions until the Federal High Court in Abuja resolved the ongoing dispute. INEC's previous stance was aimed at preventing any actions that could pre-empt the court's final decision. The current acknowledgment by INEC signifies a significant development in the internal power struggle within the ADC, with the Supreme Court's verdict now carrying decisive weight.
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