Nigeria ADC Leadership Dispute with INEC

The Nigeria===African Democratic Congress (ADC) is embroiled in a leadership crisis after the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) derecognized the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC). This decision, announced by Mohammed Haruna, was made in compliance with a Court of Appeal order to maintain 'status quo ante bellum' in a legal dispute initiated by former deputy national chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe. The Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission has removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its portal and stated it will cease all dealings with any Nigeria===African Democratic Congress faction until the Federal High Court determines the substantive suit. In response, Nigeria===African Democratic Congress National Youth leader Balarabe Rufa i issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission to restore the David Mark-led National Working Committee, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met. David Mark has also approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking orders to compel the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission to reverse its decision. The Nigeria===African Democratic Congress accuses the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission of partisanship and acting outside its constitutional mandate, with calls for the resignation or removal of Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Joash Amupitan. The dispute raises concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.