Peter Obi reacts strongly as INEC delists David Mark-led ADC NWC members
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of the National Working Committee (NWC) members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President, David Mark, from its official portal.
The electoral body said the action was taken in compliance with a court order, which directed it to maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Why INEC Removed ADC NWC Members
INEC explained that the decision followed a legal dispute within the ADC over the legitimacy of its leadership structure.
The court ruling reportedly instructed the commission to revert to an earlier recognised leadership pending the final resolution of the case.
As a result, the names of David Mark and other NWC members were delisted from INEC’s portal, a move seen as temporary but significant in the ongoing leadership tussle within the party.
The commission emphasised that it remains committed to obeying court orders and maintaining neutrality in internal party disputes.
Peter Obi Reacts
Reacting to the development, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, criticised the situation in a strongly worded statement.
He said: “Yesterday defenders of democracy, today’s destroyers, What a shame.”
Obi further expressed concern over what he described as a decline in democratic values among some individuals who once championed human rights.
“What an irony of history, that the acclaimed defenders of democracy and human rights who claimed to have fought for democracy during the era of General Sani Abacha now find themselves worse than the man they opposed.”
He added that: “Today, General Sani Abacha, once presumed face of oppression, will be remembered as seemingly more democratic and more respectful of human rights than the so-called champions of activism from the NADECO days. Power indeed reveals character.”
The former Anambra State governor ended his remarks with his signature message: “A New Nigeria is POssible.”
