The Imo and Rivers chapters of African Democratic Congress, ADC, have distanced themselves from a suit filed against the party’s national leadership at the Federal High Court, Abuja, declaring the action unauthorised and unrepresentative.
In separate statements issued on Sunday in Abuja, Chief Leader Sampson and Prof. James Okoroma, Chairmen of Rivers and Imo respectively, said they were not consulted nor did they give approval for the legal move.
The duo stressed that the action reflected only the position of the individuals involved.
Okoroma, in particular, stated that neither the state structure nor its chairman was a party to the case, warning against litigations aimed at creating confusion within ADC. He also reaffirmed loyalty to the national leadership under David Mark and expressed confidence in internal mechanisms for resolving disputes.
Okoroma also echoed similar sentiments, emphasising commitment to internal democracy, rule of law and party unity, while cautioning against presenting personal actions as collective decisions.
Both chapters urged members to prioritise internal dispute resolution and avoid actions capable of weakening party cohesion.
According to them, ADC remains focused on strengthening its structure and advancing members’ interests.
Meanwhile, the All-Progressives Congress has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for the screening of aspirants for its national offices ahead of its March 27 National Convention.
A notice issued by the Secretary of the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Alhaji Isa Yuguda, on Sunday in Abuja, stated that the exercise would hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
Yuguda, a former Governor of Bauchi State, said all aspirants who had purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms were required to appear in person.
He added that candidates were expected to arrive early at the venue with all relevant supporting documents to facilitate the verification process.
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