Nine parties back ADC after David Mark’s leadership sack
- ✦The Coalition recalled that it had only a day earlier raised the alarm over Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space, citing attacks on opposition supporters, obstruction of political activities and “the increasing weaponisation of state institutions against political competitors.” “When opposition parties are attacked on the streets, frustrated by state institutions, and threatened with elimination through judicial pronouncements, Nigerians must ask whether the ruling party still intends to face any meaningful opposition at the ballot box,” the statement said.
- By Omeiza Ajayi Nine opposition parties under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress ADC, describing Thursday’s Federal High Court judgment which dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party and invalidate its presidential candidacy as “a dangerous escalation in what appears to be a systematic campaign to eliminate credible political opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.” In a statement signed by Salihu Moh.
- Lukman, on behalf of the coalition parties, the group warned that what is happening to the ADC today can happen to every opposition party tomorrow.
- The Coalition recalled that it had only a day earlier raised the alarm over Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space, citing attacks on opposition supporters, obstruction of political activities and “the increasing weaponisation of state institutions against political competitors.” “When opposition parties are attacked on the streets, frustrated by state institutions, and threatened with elimination through judicial pronouncements, Nigerians must ask whether the ruling party still intends to face any meaningful opposition at the ballot box,” the statement said.
By Omeiza Ajayi Nine opposition parties under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress ADC, describing Thursday’s Federal High Court judgment which dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party and invalidate its presidential candidacy as “a...
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By Omeiza Ajayi Nine opposition parties under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress ADC, describing Thursday’s Federal High Court judgment which dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party and invalidate its presidential candidacy as “a dangerous escalation in what appears to be a systematic campaign to eliminate credible political opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.” In a statement signed by Salihu Moh.
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By Omeiza Ajayi Nine opposition parties under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress ADC, describing Thursday’s Federal High Court judgment which dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party and invalidate its presidential candidacy as “a dangerous escalation in what appears to be a systematic campaign to eliminate credible political opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.” In a statement signed by Salihu Moh.
