The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assembled a formidable legal team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it describes as a “fake lawsuit” orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against its interim leadership, including former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister Rauf Aregbesola.
Leading the legal charge is Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, who revealed in Abuja on Tuesday that the ruling APC allegedly filed the suit using names of individuals who are not registered members of the ADC.
This legal response follows a crucial stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja between the ADC’s interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, and the party’s Kogi State chapter.
Mark used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to inclusive and transparent leadership, assuring party members and Nigerians at large that the ADC belongs to everyone.
“I don’t own this party more than any other member… All Nigerians must come together and take ownership of the ADC,” he declared.
He also took a swipe at the APC, accusing the party of Machiavellian politics and focusing on character attacks rather than fixing the nation’s worsening challenges.
“If they admitted that insecurity was bad and promised to improve it but instead made it worse, should Nigerians continue to support them? The answer is no,” he said.
The ADC further claimed that investigations showed the plaintiffs listed in the controversial suit were not affiliated with the party in Kogi or Nasarawa States, describing the APC’s action as “a sign of desperation.”
Barrister Sheriff confirmed that the 97 lawyers had volunteered to protect the integrity of the party and defend its leaders.
“We are fully prepared to defend the ADC and its leaders against this politically motivated attack,” he stated.
Mark ended the session with a call for national unity, urging Nigerians to rally behind the ADC’s mission to build a reformed, people-driven political alternative.
“Let us work together to rebuild this nation for future generations,” he urged.
