US EditionGombe Politician, Nafi’u Bala Declares Self ADC Chairman, Kicks Against Opposition Alliance
ABUJA, NIGERIA, JUL 31 – Nafiu Bala invokes the party constitution to claim interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, citing unlawful power grabs and calling for Independent National Electoral Commission recognition.
- Nafiu Bala declared himself Interim National Chairman of the ADC on Thursday in Abuja, challenging David Mark's leadership and citing constitutional authority.
- Nafi'u Bala declared himself ADC chairman during a recent press conference in Abuja, citing constitutional authority amid opposition adoption for 2027 elections, prompting leadership disputes.
- Invoking the ADC constitution, Bala asserted his legal mandate to serve as Interim National Chairman and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise his chairmanship.
- Amid the fallout, critics warn internal discord could alienate supporters and stall momentum, as INEC has yet to comment and party members remain divided.
- The crisis threatens to deepen internal divisions within the ADC, risking further electoral setbacks and factional disputes, as legal experts suggest the dispute could hinge on interpretations of the ADC constitution.
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Latest Nigerian NewsADC chieftain declares self party chair
A former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State, Nafi’u Bala, has declared himself the national chairman of the party. Speaking at a press conference Wednesday night in Abuja, Bala, a former deputy national chairman of the ADC, accused the David Mark-led leadership of unlawfully taking over the party and breaching its constitution. He said “bonafide” party members would challenge the alleged takeover in co…
ADC in Turmoil: Party chieftain declares self chairman, rejects David Mark
There’s fresh drama in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nafi’u Bala, a former governorship candidate in Gombe State, has declared himself the national chairman of the party. Bala, who also once served as the party’s national deputy chairman, made the declaration at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday night. He’s accusing the David Mark-led faction of hijacking the party and violating its constitution. His statement comes just weeks af…
ADC chieftain declares self party chair, vows to challenge David Mark’s leadership
Nafi’u Bala, a former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe, has declared himself as the national chairman of the party. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday night in Abuja, the former national deputy chairman of the ADC accused the David Mark-led leadership of unlawfully taking over the party and breaching its constitution. BACKGROUND Last month, opposition politicians and some ADC leaders adopted…
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