Nafiu Bala Storms INEC with Supporters to Oust David Mark; ADC Boss Accuses Rivals of ‘Faking Names’ to Hijack Party Leadership in High-Stakes Abuja Protest

The battle for the soul of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has “flipped the script” yet again, moving from the courtroom to the front gates of the electoral umpire. Nafiu Bala led a “Tsunami” of supporters to the INEC headquarters in Abuja, demanding an immediate end to the leadership of the David Mark-led faction. The “Solution” to the crisis, according to Bala, is for INEC to stop sitting on the fence and enforce a Court of Appeal ruling that he claims validates his chairmanship.

The drama reached a boiling point when Bala accused his rivals of deep-seated “Renewed Hope” sabotage. He alleged that the David Mark group didn’t just walk into the party office; they reportedly “rudely forged” the signatures of genuine ADC leaders to create a fake image of legitimacy. “Such actions reflect a troubling trend where illegitimate means are used to achieve political ends,” Bala told the crowd, warning that this “Drill or Drop” power struggle is destroying public trust in the entire democratic process.

This protest follows a similar demonstration by the David Mark group just yesterday, creating a messy back-to-back confrontation at INEC’s doorsteps. While the “tinkering” with legal arguments continues, the party remains effectively paralyzed. Bala argued that since the resignation of former chairman Ralph Nwosu, the party has been under siege by “intruders” who are fostering a culture of impunity.

As the “digital trenches” of the 2027 election cycle heat up, INEC remains the silent referee, refusing to update its portal until the judiciary has the final word. With the Supreme Court set to hear the definitive appeal this coming Tuesday, April 14, the ADC finds itself at a crossroads. For the average member, the message from today’s protest is loud and clear: the fight for the ADC is no longer just about politics, it is now a full-blown war of signatures and court orders.