The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal leadership crisis rather than blame the ruling party and the judiciary over the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the leadership of former Senate President David Mark.
The APC described the ADC’s allegations of political interference and conspiracy as baseless, insisting that it had no involvement in the legal dispute that resulted in the removal of the David Mark-led leadership.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated this in a press statement issued in Abuja on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Morka accused the ADC of celebrating the judiciary when court decisions favour it but attacking judges and accusing the APC of collusion whenever judgments go against its interests.
He maintained that the dispute was an internal party matter instituted by aggrieved ADC national officers against the leadership of David Mark, adding that the APC was neither a party to the case nor involved in the proceedings.
According to him, the legal challenge arose from allegations that Mark and other party leaders took over the ADC’s leadership in violation of its constitution and internal democratic processes.
The APC spokesman argued that the court’s decision was a consequence of the party’s internal crisis and accused its leadership of refusing to accept responsibility for the dispute.
Reacting to the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Morka said the ruling nullified the David Mark-led leadership and consequentially affected official decisions taken by the faction, including its primary election processes and outcomes.
He described the judgment as evidence of the independence of the Nigerian judiciary and the operation of the rule of law.
The APC urged the ADC to exercise its constitutional right of appeal if dissatisfied with the ruling instead of engaging in what it described as political attacks against the ruling party and the judiciary.
Morka also cautioned the opposition party against making statements capable of inciting political unrest, insisting that disagreements over court decisions should be addressed through established legal channels.
He further questioned the ADC’s capacity to govern the country, arguing that a party unable to resolve its internal leadership disagreements would struggle to manage national affairs.
The APC, however, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s democracy, upholding the rule of law and supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu in delivering good governance.
The statement was signed by Morka, who said the ruling party remained unfazed by what he described as the ADC’s attacks and allegations.
