ADC rejects claims of leadership change, labels report ‘fake news’

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied social media claims of a shake-up in its leadership, insisting that no such change has taken place.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, rejected the report in a statement shared via his X account (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, describing it as false and misleading.

“Please note that the news circulating regarding the change in ADC leadership is #FakeNews.

“Please ignore, flag and report such content on any social media platform where you encounter it,” Abdullahi wrote.

The clarification follows online reports alleging that former Senate President David Mark has resigned as national chairman amid internal tensions and increasing pressure related to recent actions taken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The report further stated that former party chairman Ralph Nwosu is positioned to take over leadership of the party ahead of the planned national convention.

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The controversy comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party, with rival factions laying claim to its structure. INEC had earlier escalated the dispute after it removed the name of the Mark-led National Working Committee from its official portal.

The electoral body said its decision was based on the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on March 12, 2026, which directed all parties involved to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the substantive case before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

INEC noted that it would maintain the “status quo ante bellum” until the court decides on the matter, and warned against any action that could undermine the judicial process.

Despite the developments, Mark’s faction rejected the commission’s decision and escalated tensions by calling for the dissolution of INEC. The group also reiterated its intention to continue preparations for the national convention scheduled to be held in Abuja on April 14.

The situation continues to raise concerns regarding internal cohesion within the ADC as it faces legal battles and leadership disputes ahead of future elections.