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African Democratic Congress ( ADC) will be on Ballot – David Mark Assures
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, dismissing concerns over ongoing legal challenges.
Speaking Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark expressed confidence that the party would overcome all litigations.
“You do not have anything to be afraid of regarding all the litigations before the party,” he said.
“I want to assure you that we shall triumph in all the cases, and we shall be on the ballot for every election.”
He added that the party was fully prepared to pursue all legal options. “We are more than ready for these cases and will do everything within the ambit of the law to surmount every situation,” Mark stated, pledging to personally lead the party through the legal process.
The ADC’s legal team has already initiated an appeal against the judgment and filed for a stay of execution, signaling the party’s determination to challenge the ruling.
Mark’s reassurance came as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections, a period seen as critical for consolidating its political footing.
Party officials say the development is expected to boost confidence among members and supporters while reinforcing the ADC’s resolve to remain a key contender.
Earlier, the legal team briefed Mark and other party leaders on the implications of the court decision and outlined strategies for the cases ahead.
One of the governorship aspirants under the under the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 elections, Dr Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal.
Adediran on Thursday, addressing the media, party leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and his supporters at Liberty House, Adeniyi Jones Secretariat in Ikeja.
His decision comes days after President Bola Tinubu endorsed the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
“Within hours after I purchased my nomination forms, there were developments, including a meeting involving the President and the Deputy Governor,” Jandor explained.
It was subsequently made known that the President had endorsed Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
“Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race.”
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United Kindom (UK) High Commission Visits INEC, Atiku, Obi Over 2027 Elections [PHOTOS]
The United Kingdom, High Commissioner in Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, have visited political leaders and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC officials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The UK High Commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday.
The Commission vowed to work with all contending political parties to ensure inclusive and credible elections.
“We look forward to working with all parties and the interns community to support inclusive & credible elections”, the post added.
Those visited include the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan.
According to TVC News, the visits were about developments in Nigeria’s political and democratic processes.
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