Politics
Tinubu Not Responsible for ADC-INEC Leadership Rift, Says Hon Success Opara
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has nothing to do with President Bola Tinubu, according to Hon Success Opara. Rather, the party’s inability to promote internal cohesion is the root cause of the problem.
The ADC has been embroiled in a bitter leadership dispute, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) withdrawing recognition of the party’s leadership headed by Senator David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola. INEC cited a Court of Appeal ruling as the reason for its decision.
Hon Opara’s statement aligns with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has dismissed allegations that President Tinubu is behind the ADC’s crisis. The APC maintains that the crisis is self-inflicted and stems from internal disagreements within the party.
The ADC, however, has accused INEC of siding with the government and undermining the party’s leadership. The party has announced plans to proceed with its congresses and national convention despite INEC’s warning.