Mark's ADC faction slams opponents, saying they've been taken over

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is embroiled in a deepening crisis, with rival factions clashing openly over control of the party, following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent intervention, which has sparked uncertainty and intensified the power struggle.

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The latest confrontation is a fierce battle for legitimacy, sparked by a rival group's appearance on national television, where they claimed to have convened a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and backed INEC's decision to suspend relations with the ADC.

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Queen Okiyi, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the David Mark-led camp of the ADC, has dismissed the rival group's claims as baseless, stating that they lack the authority to act on behalf of the party and are driven by personal interests.

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Okiyi accused the rival group's members of being "bought over" and pursuing their own agendas, adding that the ADC is a party built on discipline and will not tolerate actions that undermine its structure.

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She emphasized that loyalty to the party's rules is non-negotiable, saying "We cannot tolerate indiscipline" and that members must abide by the party's constitution.

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Okiyi also highlighted past misconduct by members of the rival camp, including the sale of party property and collection of money from individuals, which led to their suspension by the Mark-led party structure.

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According to Okiyi, the rival group's latest move is a result of influence from within the party's past ranks, and they have been compromised by a former presidential candidate of the party.

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The rival group has insisted that it held a valid NEC meeting and expressed support for INEC's position, further widening the cracks within the ADC and intensifying the battle over who speaks for the party.