The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed for unity and discipline among party members ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday, amid deepening internal divisions within the party.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC urged presidential aspirants, delegates and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the exercise.
The appeal came shortly after a rival faction of the ADC led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, announced the dissolution of the David Mark-led National Working Committee and unveiled him (Kachikwu) as its sole presidential candidate.
Mr Kachikwu’s faction accused Mr Mark’s leadership of hijacking the party structure and abandoning internal democracy, while insisting that its decision was aimed at preserving the party’s original ideals.
Mr Abdullahi described the forthcoming primaries as a defining democratic moment not only for the ADC but also for Nigerians searching for a credible political alternative.
