By Nelson Ogbu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chapters in Rivers and Imo States have distanced themselves from a suit filed against the party’s national leadership at the Federal High Court, Abuja, declaring the action unauthorized and unrepresentative.
In separate statements, both chapters said they were neither consulted nor gave approval for the legal move, stressing that it reflects only the position of the individuals involved.
The Imo chapter stated that neither the state structure nor its chairman is a party to the case, warning against litigations aimed at creating confusion within the party. It reaffirmed loyalty to the national leadership under David Mark and expressed confidence in internal mechanisms for resolving disputes.
The Rivers chapter echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing commitment to internal democracy, rule of law, and party unity, while cautioning against presenting personal actions as collective decisions.
Both chapters urged members to prioritize internal dispute resolution and avoid actions capable of weakening party cohesion, insisting the ADC remains focused on strengthening its structure and advancing members’ interests.
