ADC in Turmoil: Three Rival Camps Wrestle for Control Ahead of 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress is embroiled in a fierce leadership crisis as three factions led by David Mark, Nafiu Gombe and Dumebi Kachikwu vie for control of the party. Each group claims legitimacy under party rules and court orders. The Mark team says its caretaker committee was duly ratified, while Gombe’s camp insists he automatically became acting chairman. The Kachikwu alliance rejects both sides and calls for a fresh, democratic convention. A recent Federal High Court order has frozen all party congresses, yet the Mark faction pressed ahead with its convention. This move triggered accusations of illegality and impunity from rivals, who warn that a fractured ADC may weaken opposition coalitions. All eyes are now on the Supreme Court, set to rule on the dispute this week. Observers question whether the ADC can reunite ahead of the 2027 general elections or will splinter further under legal and political pressure.

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