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INEC Confirms David Mark as National Chairman of ADC Amid Party Restructuring

By Kamal Yalwa: September 10, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), bringing clarity to the party’s leadership amid recent internal disputes. The confirmation, reported by a TVC News correspondent, follows a period of mounting tension within the ADC over its national leadership. INEC’s recognition is expected to pave the way for stability and unity within the party ranks. Alongside Senator Mark, INEC also recognised several newly appointed national officers who were unveiled during a high-profile coalition event in Abuja this past July. The new leadership team includes: With its leadership now formally endorsed, the ADC is anticipated to launch a nationwide reconciliation and mobilisation campaign as it works to bolster its political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections. This latest development marks a significant shift in the party’s trajectory and signals a renewed focus on internal cohesion and national outreach.

Peter Obi: Coalition Adopts ADC for 2027 Elections David Mark Named Chairman Aregbesola Secretary

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Abuja — A newly formed political coalition officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday as its platform for contesting the 2027 General Elections, unveiling former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as National Chairman and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as National Secretary. The coalition, which brings together former members of major political parties, declared its intention to offer Nigerians a credible and compassionate alternative in the next election cycle, pledging to prioritise competence, unity, and the welfare of citizens. “This decision was not made lightly,” the group stated in its formal announcement. “It comes from deep reflection on where we are as a country and what must be done to move forward.” In a statement read at the unveiling, coalition leaders emphasised the need for collaborative sacrifice and cross-party unity, noting that “no one group can change Nigeria alone.” They stressed the urgency of building bridges across divides to dismantle systemic issues such as poverty and insecurity. The coalition’s vision aligns with the recurring call for a “New Nigeria,” a phrase frequently echoed by former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who is believed to be aligned with the movement, though his official stance remains unconfirmed. “A new Nigeria is possible,” the statement concluded. The coalition’s emergence signals a potential realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of 2027, with growing efforts among opposition figures to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Breaking: Ex-Senate President David Mark Dumps PDP Emerges Interim ADC Chairman

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A former President of the Senate, Dr. David Mark, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. The Eagle Online recalls that Mark was announced late on Tuesday as the Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, which is being primed as the vehicle for the opposition elements to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027. The resignation of the retired Nigerian Army general was made known via a letter dated June 27, 2025 to the PDP leadership in Otukpo Ward 1, Benue State. It was titled: “NOTICE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY,” Mark, who was the president of the Senate in the 6th and 7th Assemblies, wrote in the letter dated June 27, 2025: “I bring warm greetings to you and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otukpo Ward 1, and by extension, to the entire Benue State and Nigeria. I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the party with immediate effect. Olunloyo: Reverse your decision, Ibadan poly alumni beg Makinde“You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP. Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing. “I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party, efforts which without sounding immodest helped restore the PDP to national relevance and made it once again a party of choice for many Nigerians. “However, recent events marked by deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self, subjecting it to public ridicule. “After wide consultations with my family, friends, and political associates, I have resolved to join the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria, as part of the collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy. “Thank you, and may God bless you.”