ADC hails Supreme Court verdict, vows not to be intimidated

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.

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.

“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.

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

“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.

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

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

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.

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

“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.

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

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