The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdulllahi, has commended the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the party’s new leadership.

Abdullahi, in a post via his 𝕏 account, congratulated all members of the ADC and lovers of democracy on the development.

He added that INEC and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, did the right thing and have stood on the right side of history in defence of democracy in Nigeria.

The ADC spokesperson wrote, “We congratulate ADC members and all lovers of democracy in Nigeria.

“We commend @INECNigeria and its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for standing on the right side of history and for standing up for the cause of multi-party democracy.

“Arise and shine, Nigeria!”

As earlier reported by Naijaonpoint, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially acknowledged David Mark as the new National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary.

This comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the leadership of the coalition-led ADC following the stepping down of Ralph Nwosu.

However, in a post via 𝕏 account on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that INEC has recognized the new executives of the party led by former Senate President, David Mark.

Naijaonpoint reports that he shared the link from INEC’s official data page on its website and wrote Game on!

The list from the INEC website recognizes David Mark as the ADC National Chairman, Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary, Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor as National Legal Adviser.