Senator David Mark has not resigned as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party's media office has confirmed. A statement from the Media Office of the National Chairman dismissed reports of his resignation as false and malicious, labelling them "an insidious fabrication" by "puerile, weak, and inconsiderate propagandists." The ADC stressed that Senator Mark remains the substantive National Chairman and that no plans for his exit exist, either from him or the party leadership.
"The assertion that Senator David Mark has stepped down exists only in the warped imagination of those bent on spreading falsehood and creating confusion within our party," the statement said. It affirmed unity among the ADC leadership, describing them as focused and resolute in advancing democratic values and credible governance. The party attributed the rumours to fear of its rising influence and political shifts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
ADC warned against attempts to destabilise the party, insisting that Nigerians and the party are determined to resist any move that threatens multi-party democracy or promotes a one-party system. Nigerians were urged to disregard the rumours and maintain confidence in the party's leadership and stability.
The swift rebuttal of David Mark's alleged resignation suggests the ADC is guarding its public image amid rising political tensions. With the 2027 elections drawing closer, any sign of internal fracture could be exploited by rivals. The party's emphasis on unity hints that Mark's continued presence is seen as pivotal to its national strategy. For Nigerian voters, this episode underscores how early narrative warfare has already begun in the lead-up to the next polls.
