The African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe has ordered an immediate suspension of the sale and purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms pending the outcome of a matter currently before the Federal High Court.
The decision was among resolutions adopted during a meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) held on Thursday in Abuja.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting and signed by the Secretary of the ADC Board of Trustees, Mr. Rufus Akanmi, the party cautioned that anyone purchasing the forms despite the directive would be acting at their own risk.
The Board also praised the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its April 30, 2026 judgment, describing the verdict as a significant boost to constitutional democracy and the rule of law in the country’s political landscape.
According to the communiqué: “The attention of Senator David Mark and all esteemed members of the African Democratic Congress is formally drawn to the ongoing sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
“All parties concerned are directed to immediately suspend the sale/purchase of such forms pending the final determination of the matter presently before the Federal High Court.
“It is expressly stated that any person who proceeds to purchase the said forms does so at their own risk, and the African Democratic Congress shall not accept any liability or responsibility for consequences arising therefrom.”
The BoT further appealed to members of the coalition within the party, including the faction aligned with David Mark, to set aside political differences and collaborate with the leadership of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe to strengthen party unity.
The communiqué stated that such cooperation was essential for the party’s successful participation in the forthcoming general elections and to ensure the emergence of credible candidates for elective offices at the state, local government and ward levels.
“This unity is imperative to guarantee the African Democratic Congress’s full participation in the forthcoming general elections and to ensure the nomination and sponsorship of credible candidates for all elective positions at the State, Local Government, and Ward levels.
“The Board reaffirms that, under the leadership of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the African Democratic Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the core values of equity, fairness, transparency, and justice for all members of the party, without bias or discrimination.
“The Board hereby directs the National Working Committee to constitute Caretaker Committees in all States where the tenure of the current State Executive Committees has expired, to ensure continuity and stability in party administration at the grassroots level.
“The Board further directs the National Working Committee to immediately initiate processes for the convening of a Mini National Convention. For the purpose of filling all vacant positions arising from the recent resignation of certain members of the NWC, in accordance with the Constitution of the party,” the statement read.
