ADC Rivers, Imo Disown Federal High Court Suits Challenging David Mark’s Leadership

The Rivers and Imo State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have distanced themselves from two separate lawsuits allegedly filed on behalf of state chairmen and executive committees across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory against the party’s national leadership.

Earlier, the Lagos State chapter had also dissociated itself from a similar suit reportedly filed by its Abia and FCT counterparts, Don Norman and Clement Ehigiator, describing the action as baseless and not representative of its position.
In a statement released in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Chairman, Ambassador Leader Samson, said the lawsuit was initiated without the knowledge, consultation, or approval of the state chapter. He stressed that the move was a personal undertaking by its promoters and does not reflect the stance of the party in Rivers State.
The Rivers chapter reiterated its commitment to internal democracy, the rule of law, stability, and unity within the party. It added that while members are free to seek legal redress, such actions should not be mistaken as the official position of the party.
In the same vein, the Imo State chapter dismissed claims linking it to another suit said to have been filed by state chairmen against the national leadership.
In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Professor James Okoroma, the chapter clarified that neither the party nor its leadership in Imo State is involved in the case.
While acknowledging individuals’ constitutional rights, the Imo chapter cautioned against actions by what it described as “fifth columnists and mischief makers” attempting to distract the party and weaken democratic processes.
Professor Okoroma reaffirmed the chapter’s loyalty to the national leadership under Senator David Mark and expressed confidence in resolving disputes through internal party mechanisms.
He further noted that bypassing internal conflict resolution processes would not be acceptable.
The Imo chapter also reaffirmed its support for resolutions reached by South East leaders during an expanded meeting in Enugu, which included representatives from the five states in the region, pledging continued commitment to the unity and progress of the party.