Keyamo criticises ADC over leadership crisis
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for defying the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to derecognise its leadership. He warned that the party risks not fielding any candidates in the upcoming general elections due to its ongoing legal disputes. Keyamo dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) or INEC were responsible for the ADC’s troubles, describing the crisis as self-inflicted. The ADC has been facing internal leadership struggles, with different factions pursuing court cases and planning separate congresses and conventions.
Key takeaways
- Festus Keyamo warned the ADC that it may end up with no candidates in the 2027 general elections if its leadership crisis continues.
- The ADC’s leadership dispute began in 2025 when David Mark emerged as head of a new National Working Committee after a NEC meeting dissolved the previous executive.
- INEC announced on Wednesday that it had ceased to recognise the Mark-led executive, citing a Court of Appeal judgment and ongoing litigation.
- The Mark faction plans to proceed with congresses beginning April 9 and a convention on April 14, despite INEC’s position.
- Both the APC and INEC have denied any involvement in the ADC’s internal crisis, calling the situation self-inflicted.
