ADC crisis: Bala Gombe reacts after court sacks David Mark and nullifies Atiku’s candidacy

Bala Gombe, factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), praised the Federal High Court ruling that removed David Mark’s faction and nullified Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate. He commended the judge for what he called an independent and impartial decision that examined compliance with the party constitution and electoral law. Gombe said party leaders must emerge through lawful procedures and that aggrieved members should seek redress in court rather than resort to self-help. He said the ruling strengthened public confidence in judicial independence and the rule of law in Nigeria.