ADC FCT distances self from dissenting chairmen, backs David Mark-led NWC
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from a group of state chairmen opposing the National Working Committee (NWC) led by former
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from a group of state chairmen opposing the National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President David Mark.
In a statement on Wednesday by the FCT Publicity Secretary, Nwigbo Chukwudi Samuel, the chapter said it was not part of the position expressed in a recent press release by some state chairmen rejecting the current leadership of the party.
While the FCT chapter acknowledged the right of party members to align or realign during political activities, it stressed that such actions must be carried out within the confines of the law and with regard for the broader interest of Nigerians.
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It urged all parties involved in the dispute to utilise the internal dispute resolution mechanisms provided within the party to address their grievances.
According to the statement, the refusal by some chairmen to recognise the Mark-led NWC, regardless of their intentions, risks worsening the already tense situation within the party.
The chapter called for calm and restraint among members, warning that further escalation could deepen divisions within the African Democratic Congress.
The statement read, "We, therefore, in the interest of all, call on them to immediately retreat from such pursuit and rather join forces to strengthen the party ahead of the general election.
"The FCT chapter of ADC stands solidly behind the Senator David Mark-led NWC and calls on others to do the same in the interest of peace and collective progress. A house divided against itself, they say, will never stand.
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"We, however, advise that all aggrieved members within the party should, instead of resorting to unnecessary court cases that only create cracks for opposition to sneak in and destabilize, explore all the dispute resolution mechanisms available in the party and seek redress.
"Remember our collective interest far outweighs our individual quests. If ADC succeeds, we all succeed.
"In the same vein, we are calling on all our leaders to immediately wade in and quell this onslaught before it escalates.
"Lasting peace and unity is all we pray for to prevail within our party. Let's activate the Spirit of sportsmanship and ensure no one is left behind".
