ADC not planning to hold state, LG congresses – David Mark

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is not planning to hold state and local government congresses at this time, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as false.

The party was reacting to a publication that quoted its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, as directing members to conduct state and local government congresses to elect new party officials. The ADC said the report did not emanate from the party and described it as a fabrication.

In a statement jointly signed by the Kogi State Chairman of the party and Chairman of the ADC Chairmen’s Forum, Hon. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, and the Edo State ADC Chairman and Secretary of the forum, Hon. Kennedy Odion, the party said the forum met with Senator Mark on Monday and was surprised by the publication, which it said was forged.

According to the statement, Senator Mark categorically denied authorising or having prior knowledge of the document calling for the congresses. He also confirmed that the publication was unknown to the National Working Committee of the party and did not originate from his office.

The party said the publication is illegal, invalid and of no effect, urging party members, stakeholders and the general public to completely disregard it. It added that all claims or notices suggesting that ADC would hold state and local government congresses across the federation are false.

The Chairmen’s Forum reaffirmed its loyalty to the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee and pledged its commitment to the success of the party in forthcoming elections, including the 2027 general elections.