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ADC Leadership Crisis: Legal Timeline Raises Fresh Questions Over Party Legitimacy

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is taking on new dimensions as emerging legal details challenge widely held assumptions about the party’s current structure and legitimacy. At the centre of the dispute is a development many

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ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025/2026 congresses, national convention

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The guidelines are contained in a National Secretariat Circular dated December 30,

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Crisis hits ADC as party leaders clash over congress notice

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

A fresh crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following conflicting directives from the party’s national leadership over the conduct of congresses. The National Secretary of the party, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, had earlier issued a notice announcing the conduct of congresses across the country. However, the move was immediately met with resistance from

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Breaking: Jonathan Meets ADC National Chairman David Mark in Abuja

Daily Dispatch September 26, 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid a visit to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, at his Abuja residence. Details of the closed-door meeting remain sketchy, but sources say it was described as “crucial” given the current political realignments within the opposition. Jonathan’s visit comes amid ongoing

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BREAKING: Court Bars Mark, Aregbesola from Claiming ADC Leadership Roles

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2025

A Federal High Court has issued an interim order preventing former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from identifying themselves as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. The court’s directive, issued on Thursday, also instructed the Independent National Electoral

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INEC gives nod to David Mark-led ADC leadership

Daily Dispatch September 10, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In its latest update published on the commission’s website, INEC confirmed former Senate President David Mark as the party’s national chairman. Others listed as principal officers include former Osun