2027 Presidency: Jonathan, David Mark disagree over ADC ticket

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s quiet political consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election may have encountered a setback following a crucial closed-door meeting with Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, held at Mark’s residence, focused squarely on Jonathan’s ambition to return to Aso Rock…

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Jonathan meets David Mark, ADC chieftans

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid a visit to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, at his Abuja residence. Although the details of the meeting are yet to be made public, it could not be far away from consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jonathan is rumoured to…

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ADC leadership tussle: Court summons Mark, others, refuses restraining order

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear before it on September 15, to explain why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be restrained from recognising their authority. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after refusing an ex-parte application…

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At last, INEC recognises Mark led ADC

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now…

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David Mark cautions Atiku, Obi over presidential ambition

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, in a statement on Tuesday said the new coalition had no favourite presidential candidate amid reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amechi, amongst others, were frontrunners for the party’s ticket for the 2027…

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