ADC has spent more time in court than campaigning – Spokesman

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reportedly spent more time in courtrooms than on campaign grounds since its formation in 2025, according to the party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. During an interview on Arise Television, Abdullahi stated that the party's legal battles have been a significant obstacle, claiming they have spent more time in courts than campaigning or building their structures.

Despite these challenges, Abdullahi maintains that the party has progressed and is now a formidable opposition platform. He attributes this progress to the fact that, three years ago, nobody would have anticipated the ADC's current standing in the political landscape. Abdullahi also accused the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) of using legal challenges to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The ADC alleges that the legal hurdles are part of the APC's strategy to ensure that President Bola Tinubu is the only viable candidate in the upcoming election. However, both the APC and the presidency have consistently denied any involvement in the party's legal issues. Abdullahi emphasized that the ADC followed the necessary procedures before joining the coalition and questioned why the party continued to face obstacles.

The party is currently grappling with a leadership crisis, with a faction led by former Senate President David Mark opposing the caretaker leadership headed by former Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Gombe. This dispute was further exacerbated by the Federal High Court's ruling in favor of Bala, who assumed leadership following Ralph Nwosu's resignation, declaring the Mark-led caretaker committee's emergence illegal.