The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned a recent court ruling that nullified its David Mark-led leadership faction and invalidated its presidential candidacy, describing the judgment as a politically motivated attempt to stifle the party's momentum.

Party spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi asserted that the ruling was deliberately fast-tracked in direct response to the massive voter turnout and widespread enthusiasm witnessed during a recent party rally in Sokoto. According to the ADC, political opponents are growing increasingly anxious over the party's rising national appeal and are utilizing the judiciary to obstruct its campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Expressing deep frustration over endless legal battles, the spokesperson noted that the party has been forced to spend more time defending itself in courtrooms than engaging with voters on the ground. Despite these setbacks, the ADC maintains its resolve, announcing plans to immediately apply for a stay of execution and file an appeal to overturn the decision.

The party warned that allowing the judgment to stand would not only threaten its own participation in the upcoming presidential, governorship, and legislative elections, but would also pose a severe danger to the future of democracy in Nigeria. Emphasizing its commitment to a message of economic reform and improved living standards, the ADC urged authorities to safeguard the democratic rights of citizens to freely choose their leaders without undue interference.