The All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decision to derecognise the faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated on Thursday in Abuja that the move aligns with a court ruling and is legally valid. He described the decision as justified, consistent with electoral policy, and a result of the ADC's internal mismanagement. Morka accused the David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola-led faction of hijacking the party in breach of its constitutional guidelines.
He dismissed ADC's criticism of the APC, calling it an assembly of desperate politicians peddling conspiracy theories. According to Morka, the ADC was "a party that never was" and is now unraveling due to its self-destructive nature. He stressed that a party unable to resolve its internal conflicts cannot be taken seriously by the Nigerian public. Morka reaffirmed the APC's commitment to President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening democratic institutions.
Felix Morka's sharp dismissal of the ADC faction reveals more about the APC's confidence in its current dominance than any real threat posed by a splinter party. The reference to a court ruling backing INEC's action gives the APC political cover, but the rhetoric suggests discomfort with any challenge, however minor. For Nigerian voters, this exchange underscores how intra-party chaos can render opposition formations ineffective. The ADC's struggle to maintain recognition weakens the broader opposition landscape at a time when robust debate is needed.
