ADC Crisis: "Why Are You Afraid of Free Election?" - David Mark Blasts Tinubu

• David Mark, ADC national chairman, has challenged President Bola Tinubu over alleged fears despite the APC's majority status
• The ADC leader, alongside other top figures of the party, expressed concern over removal from INEC's portal amid calls to defend democracy
• Reacting, APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, denied claims that the ruling party orchestrated the ADC crisis and blamed internal party issues

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David Mark, the embattled national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians why he was allegedly scared, even with over 30 governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mark, a former Senate president, called out the president while speaking at a press conference where the opposition coalition registered its displeasure with the removal of some ADC leaders from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s portal.

ADC holds press conference

The ADC national chairman, who was flanked by some party leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, alleged that President Tinubu was planning to foist a one-party state on Nigerians.

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Daily Trust reported that the former Senate president called on Nigerians to defend democracy in the country, urging them to “Stand firm. Speak out. Participate. Resist any attempt to impose a one-party state on Nigeria”.

Meanwhile, Felix Morka, the spokesperson of the APC, has denied the allegation that the ruling party orchestrated the crisis in the ADC, adding that the coalition brought the crisis upon itself by not following due process.

Nigerians react as APC speaks on ADC

Nigerians have started reacting to the denial by the ruling party. Below are some of their comments:

PragmaticDB faulted the ADC for its internal crisis:

"This is what happens when a politician’s only goal is to secure a party’s presidential ticket, rather than develop the capacity to build a strong foundation and meaningful support structures. Building a political party involves a lot of consultation, which Atiku and co are too big to do. They just want what they want. From SDP/APGA to PDP to APC/LP, Atiku, Obi and his co-travellers are used to hijacking parties that others used to build. Like or loathe Wike, he is more of a party builder."

Sadiq Bilyaminu condemned every undemocratic process:

"Being APC and President Tununbu political supporters, we're against any undemocratic excesses against oppositions by anyone. The way to solve the politicking storm is at the base with the right talents. People didn't hate APC but hate reckless most energy draining of its political handles."

Aproko Units explained Morka's statement:

"Felix Morka’s statement shifts the focus to internal party processes and rule of law within the ADC, something INEC may still need to clarify further."

Ermeeking maintained that the ADC lacked accountability:

"Exactly. APC isn’t responsible for ADC’s internal issues; accountability starts with the party itself, and INEC’s decision reflects that."

You can watch the video of Morka on X here:

Bala Mohammed hints at joining ADC

Legit.ng earlier reported that Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed has said he might be joining the coalition adopted party, ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The governor disclosed the plan while hosting the leadership of the ADC at the presidential lounge in Bauchi on Tuesday, March 31.

According to the governor, the ADC has the potential to sack President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.