INEC Decision: Osun ADC Tells Members To Remain United
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State has told its members to remain calm and united following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to de-recognise the party’s leadership, led by Senator David Mark.
In a statement signed on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Directorate of Media and Publicity, Abosede Oluwaseun, the party clarified that the move does not constitute a deregistration of ADC, nor does it represent a final decision on the ongoing leadership struggle within the party.
The statement read, “We wish to reassure all members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State and beyond to remain calm, focused, and resolute.
“What occurred tonight is a temporary administrative action by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It is not a deregistration of ADC, nor a final decision on the ongoing leadership struggle.
“Normalcy will return once the legal process is concluded, as the will of the people will ultimately prevail over the wishes of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his cohorts. Our party, ADC, remains strong, united, and deeply rooted in the people’s mandate.
“The fear of Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, alongside the Nigerian working masses, has provoked this panic reaction by the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress and its appendage, INEC.
“We strongly condemn this desperate and coordinated attempt by the Tinubu administration and the All Progressives Congress to undermine opposition parties and weaken Nigeria’s democratic space. Silencing alternative voices or shrinking the political landscape toward a one-party state is an effort in futility. Nigeria’s democracy is bigger than any individual or party, and the people will always defend their right to political choice and participation.
“We urge our members to stay united and confident. Our congresses remain on course as scheduled: April 7th for Ward Congresses; April 9th for Local Congresses and National Delegates; April 11th for the State Congress; and April 14th for the National Convention in Abuja. This challenge is temporary, but our movement is permanent.”
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