ADC State Chairmen Threaten Contempt Proceedings Over Court Order Regarding Mark

By Ugochukwu Alaribe

UMUAHIA – State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have warned that they will initiate contempt proceedings against the party’s national chairman, Senator David Mark, and other senior officials. The threat follows an order issued by the Federal High Court on 29 April 2026, which confirmed that the tenure of the state chairmen had not expired.

The chairmen allege that Senator Mark has acted contrary to the court’s ruling, which preserves their terms until a properly convened national convention is held. They claim that the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Mark, has planned a national convention for 19 May 2026, incorrectly assuming that the state chairmen’s tenure will end on that date.

In a letter from their counsel, Kolawole Olowookere, titled “Re: Demand for strict compliance with the judgement of the Federal High Court delivered on 29th April, 2026, in Suit No: FHC/CS/581/2026, Don Norman Obinna &6 ors vs ADC & 6 ors,” the chairmen accused the Mark‑led NWC of violating the court’s order. They also noted that the NWC has begun selling nomination forms to aspirants without their involvement, authorization, or consent.

The chairmen warned that such actions could damage the party’s prospects in the 2027 general election. They urged Mark to acknowledge the tenure of the elected state executive committees, halt the sale of nomination forms, and fully comply with the court’s judgment.

Stressing their commitment to the ADC, the chairmen emphasized that safeguarding the party’s chances in the 2027 election requires strict adherence to the rule of law and the court’s decision.

The letter read: “We write to draw your attention to the subsisting judgement of the Federal High Court delivered on 29th April, 2026. In the judgement, the court unequivocally recognized and affirmed that the tenure of our clients who are the duly elected state chairmen of the party remain valid and subsisting until the conduct of a valid national convention of the party.”

“The legal implications of the judgement are clear and unambiguous. The elected chairmen continue to occupy their offices lawfully until a proper national convention of the party is convened in accordance with the constitution of the party and the order of the court.”

“All steps taken by the party must strictly conform with the constitution of the party and order of the Federal High Court.”

“Kindly note that any continuous disregard of the said judgement of the Federal High Court may expose the party and its principal officers to contempt proceedings and other appropriate legal actions.”

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