ADC Constitutional Crisis Deepens as State Chairmen Drag Senator David Mark-led NWC to Federal High Court

The crisis in the ADC party worsens as 36 state chairmen drag the David Mark-led NWC to court to stop "unconstitutional" state congresses.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Independent

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ADC Constitutional Crisis Deepens as State Chairmen Drag Senator David Mark-led NWC to Federal High Court

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing a severe internal rebellion as Chairmen from all 36 states and the FCT have filed an originating summons against the National Working Committee (NWC). The plaintiffs are seeking an interlocutory injunction to stop the NWC from conducting state primaries scheduled for April, alleging a flagrant violation of the party’s constitution regarding the tenure and functions of state executives.

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