According to a report by Leadership, on Friday April 3, 2026, the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has called for the immediate resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners, stating that the party has lost confidence in their ability to conduct credible elections.
Mark made this demand during a press conference in Abuja, the event was attended by key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and several former governors.
He rejected INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition of his leadership and that of the party’s national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola and insisted that the ADC would continue its activities, stating that the party had followed all legal procedures required by law.
Mark raised concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy and warned that recent actions by the electoral body could weaken democratic institutions and reduce public trust in elections.
He urged the international community to take note of the situation and hold accountable those who may be undermining the electoral process.
He called on Nigerians to defend democratic values by speaking out and participating actively in politics, according to him, this is an important moment for citizens to protect the country’s democratic system.
The former Senate president further alleged that there were efforts to shape the outcome of the 2027 general elections and claimed that the political space was being influenced in a way that could limit voter choices and favor certain interests.
“The agenda is very clear to create a situation where, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the only option left but they will be voted out. This is why they would do anything to hang on to power by hook or crook,” he stated….See More
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