ADC hails Supreme Court verdict, vows not to be intimidated

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling affirming its leadership under Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, the party congratulated its members and leaders nationwide, describing the judgment as a validation of its structures and leadership.

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“Today’s decision is a clear affirmation that our party, its structures, and its leadership under our National Chairman, Senator Mark, and our National Secretary, Ogbeni Aregbesola, are legitimate,” the statement read.

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The party also commended the Supreme Court for what it described as a credible and unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel.

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“We commend the five-man panel of the Supreme Court, whose unanimous judgment has today done great credit to the judiciary in our country and our political system,” it added.

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Despite welcoming the ruling, the ADC cautioned that the judgment should not be seen as the end of its internal challenges.

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“However, while we welcome this judgement, we do not mistake it for the end of the struggle,” the party said.

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The ADC further alleged that events leading to the legal dispute revealed “a troubling pattern of interference, bad faith, and attempts to weaken opposition voices” in the country.

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It maintained that it would not be deterred by such challenges, insisting on its commitment to providing an alternative political platform for Nigerians.

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“Let it be clearly stated: the ADC will not be intimidated, distracted, or silenced. We remain resolute in our mission to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative,” the statement added.

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The party urged its members, supporters, and stakeholders to remain alert as it navigates the aftermath of the judgment.

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“We therefore urge all our members, supporters, and democratic stakeholders across the country to remain vigilant,” it said.

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