{
  "id": 18295457,
  "title": "Breaking: Court Sacks David Mark-led ADC Leadership, Recognises Nafiu Bala Gombe as Party Leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/breaking-court-sacks-david-mark-led-adc-leadership-recognises-nafiu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:37:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/05/breaking-court-sacks-david-mark-led-adc-leadership-recognises-nafiu-bala-gombe-as-party-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, paving the way for Nafiu Bala Gombe to assume the party leadership role. The court's ruling on Thursday suggests the party's participation in the 2027 general elections may be jeopardized. Justice Peter Lifu stated that Mark's appointment as national chairman along with others contravened the party's constitution and constitutionally established guidelines. Consequently, the court's decision annulled all actions taken by the Mark-led administration. The judgment leaves the party's preparations for the 2027 general elections in a state of uncertainty, as the leadership structure and the validity of decisions made under Mark's rule are now questioned.",
  "summary": "Alex Enumah in Abuja The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark has been sacked by a Federal High Court in Abuja, in a judgment that",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}