ADC Hails Supreme Court Verdict, Affirms Leadership Of Mark And Aregbesola

ADC hails Supreme Court verdict, affirms leadership of Mark and Aregbesola The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed a Supreme Court ruling affirming the party’s leadership structure under Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary The party described the judgment as a decisive legal victory, saying it validates its leadership and internal structures amid ongoing political disputes.

A statement from the ADC praised the ruling as a confirmation that its current leadership is legitimate and duly recognised under the law. The party further commended the Supreme Court panel for what it called a unanimous and credible judgment that strengthens confidence in the judiciary.

• The Supreme Court set aside aspects of earlier Appeal Court directions on the leadership dispute
• It held that the matter should proceed at the Federal High Court for full determination
• The ruling effectively strengthens the position of the current ADC leadership pending final resolution The ADC has been involved in a prolonged leadership tussle, with competing factions challenging the legitimacy of its national officers. Despite the dispute, the latest ruling reinforces the authority of the Mark–Aregbesola-led executive, at least pending the final outcome of the substantive case.The ADC says the Supreme Court judgment is a strong endorsement of its leadership, while legal proceedings on the broader internal dispute continue in lower courts.