The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Mr. Nafiu Bala Gombe as the party’s National Chairman.
According to the ADC, Nafiu Bala Gombe, described as an ally of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is an expelled member of the party.
The allegation was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
Abdullahi described the alleged move as a calculated attempt by elements within the ruling party to create confusion within the ADC and weaken opposition politics in Nigeria.
He further accused the Tinubu administration of plotting to undermine what the ADC called “the only viable opposition platform left in the country.”
The statement also claimed the alleged plan was part of a broader strategy to ensure that President Tinubu emerges unopposed in the 2027 presidential election.
According to Abdullahi, the ADC leadership remains under Senator David Mark following a joint meeting of the party’s National Working Committee and National Executive Committee held in July 2025, which was reportedly witnessed by INEC officials.
The party vowed to resist what it described as attempts by anti-democratic forces to undermine competitive democracy in Nigeria, stating that it would deploy all legitimate means to protect its leadership structure.
