The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties to resolve internal crises through dialogue. This follows the removal of the ADC leadership linked to David Mark from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. DWI described the delisting as a sign of INEC's commitment to transparency and electoral integrity. The group credited the commission for acting against factions that bypassed internal party processes. In a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communication, Tunji Bamidele, DWI stated that leadership must emerge from democratic processes, not imposed authority. The statement emphasized that political parties must operate according to their constitutions and reflect the will of their members. DWI warned that unresolved internal disputes could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. The group urged all political actors to prioritize fairness and institutional compliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC's move to delist the David Mark-led ADC faction signals a rare enforcement of party democracy, not mere administrative housekeeping. If parties like the ADC continue to tolerate power grabs over due process, the 2027 elections will be shaped more by internal scheming than voter choice. DWI's praise for INEC may be well-placed, but recognition means little without consistent application across all parties. The real test is whether this action becomes precedent or just an isolated gesture.
