By Ghazali Ibrahim
The internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated further with the emergence of another faction within the opposition party.
The new group, reportedly led by Don Norman Obinna, has distanced itself from existing blocs aligned with David Mark and Nafiu Bala, deepening divisions within the party ahead of key political activities.
The faction claims to represent the legitimate National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party, insisting that earlier leadership arrangements were invalid. It also argued that the tenure of former chairman Ralph Nwosu had expired in August 2022, questioning the legality of subsequent leadership decisions.
At a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the group rejected the authority of both the David Mark-led coalition and the Nafiu Bala faction, declaring that neither camp has the mandate to speak for the party.
The latest development means the ADC is now split into at least three factions, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the party, which has recently positioned itself as a major opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party has been embroiled in leadership disputes in recent weeks, following disagreements over coalition arrangements and control of its structure, with different groups laying claim to its national leadership.
As of the time of filing this report, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not officially recognised any of the emerging factions, leaving the party’s leadership structure uncertain.
