ADC’s Leadership Crisis: Self-Sabotage Over External Interference
I examine last week’s INEC decision to withdraw recognition from the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress. While many suspect an APC plot to weaken the party before 2027, I argue the real cause lies in ADC’s own breakdown of power-sharing agreements. Key figures like Nafiu Bala Gombe were sidelined and replaced under controversial terms. That breach of trust, not outside forces, sparked the court battle and exposed the party’s failure to manage elite expectations. History shows that informal pacts must be backed by clear processes to prevent factionalisation. It is true the ruling party may exploit these divisions. But exploitation does not equal causation. The ADC must first stabilise its internal structures. It needs written frameworks for power-sharing, stronger conflict resolution mechanisms, and a focused public message on issues that matter to Nigerians. If the party wants to emerge as a credible challenger to the incumbent, it must build discipline, discipline and strategic communication. Before blaming others for destabilisation, the ADC must put its own house in order.
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