The African Democratic Congress has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that its National Chairman, David Mark, authorized the sale of party nomination forms through unofficial channels.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the claim as fraudulent, unauthorized, and capable of undermining party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abdullahi said the party’s national leadership had no connection whatsoever with the individuals behind the circulating message, insisting that only officially recognized channels could communicate decisions of the National Chairman or the National Working Committee (NWC).
“Our position is clear,” he stated.
“Any official communication from the National Chairman or the National Working Committee must be issued through the National Publicity Secretary. Any other message claiming to represent the position of the National Chairman or NWC is false, unauthorized, and a blatant lie being spread on social media without shame.”
He added, “It would be hilarious if it were not tragic for party unity and progress ahead of the 2027 elections.”
The party further clarified that the process for the sale of nomination forms is strictly guided by its constitution and internal structures.
According to Abdullahi, the authority for the sale of nomination forms for the offices of President, Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives rests solely with the Office of the National Organising Secretary.
He also explained that nomination forms for State House of Assembly positions are to be handled exclusively at the various state party headquarters.
“The sale of nomination forms for the offices of President, Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives is constitutionally vested in the Office of the National Organising Secretary,” the statement read.
“The sale of nomination forms for State House of Assembly is handled at the State Party Headquarters.”
He warned that “any sale, collection, or purported authorization outside these offices is a direct violation of the party constitution and the Electoral Act process.”
The ADC also stressed that all political activities and party affairs within states are coordinated strictly through officially recognized state party structures.
“The National Chairman and the National Working Committee conduct all party activities and affairs in the states strictly through the recognized State Party Headquarters. No individual or unauthorized group has the mandate to act outside this structure,” Abdullahi said.
The opposition party urged members of the public and party supporters to ignore fake directives and unauthorized agents operating online, warning that individuals involved in impersonation and misinformation would face disciplinary and legal consequences.
“We urge all genuine members to remain focused, law-abiding, and committed to building a united ADC ahead of 2027,” the statement added.