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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wastes no time, promptly restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on its official portal. This decisive move follows a Supreme Court ruling that dismantles a contentious Court of Appeal directive, significantly strengthening the faction loyal to Senator David Mark as the party navigates its internal power struggle ahead of 2027.
The Supreme Court has cleared a major legal hurdle for the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress, nullifying an Appeal Court order for parties to maintain status quo. This decision pushes the fierce leadership battle back to the Federal High Court, where the substantive challenge against Mark’s authority now proceeds.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court holds the fate of two major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as it reserves judgments in their protracted leadership battles. These rulings will critically shape the 2027 election landscape, determining if a robust multi-party system endures or if the nation slides further towards a dominant one-party state.
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