Presidency Fires Back: ADC "Litigating into Silence" Claims are Baseless Distractions
By Onyeweaku Wisdom Bekee | Latest News Reports | gossiphome.ng
The Presidency has officially responded to the scathing criticisms leveled by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing the party's allegations of a "creeping dictatorship" as a desperate attempt to mask its own internal leadership crises.
This reaction comes on the heels of the 2026 ADC National Convention, where the party's National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark, delivered a combative speech. Mark accused the Tinubu administration of trying to "litigate the opposition into silence" and sabotaging democratic forces.
The Presidency’s Rebuttal: "Focus on Your Internal House"
In a statement released via the Office of the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the Presidency maintained that the federal government remains committed to a vibrant multi-party democracy.
"The ADC’s claims that they are being 'wished away' or 'litigated into silence' are purely imaginative," the statement read. "The Nigerian government does not interfere in the judicial processes involving political parties. If the ADC is facing de-recognition by INEC or internal wranglings among its factions, it should look inward rather than seeking to blame the Presidency for its administrative lapses."
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Key points from the Presidency's response include:
Judicial Independence: The Presidency emphasized that the Supreme Court’s decision to grant an accelerated hearing on the ADC leadership dispute is a matter for the judiciary, not the executive.
Economic Defense: Responding to Mark’s "debilitating governance" remark, the State House pointed to the recently signed ₦68.32 trillion 2026 Budget and ongoing fiscal reforms aimed at long-term stability.
Democratic Space: The government insisted that the very fact that the ADC could hold a national convention to "declare war" on the administration is proof that the democratic space is wide open.
The Backdrop: A Party in Turmoil?
The "war of words" escalated after rival factions within the ADC traded blame over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) absence from their recent convention.
Furthermore, the Presidency slammed allegations of "hidden spending," following the misinterpretation of the latest Nigeria Development Update.
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Political Implications for 2027
With the 2027 election cycle appearing on the horizon, the ADC’s aggressive stance—and the Presidency's swift counter—suggests that the battle for the "soul of Nigeria" is intensifying. Political analysts believe the ADC is attempting to position itself as the primary opposition "patriot force" alongside figures like Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who are also reportedly eyeing the 2027 ticket.
Wisdom’s Take: The ADC is clearly trying to build a narrative of resistance, but the Presidency isn't playing ball. By framing the ADC’s struggle as an "internal crisis" rather than a "government crackdown," the State House is effectively shifting the burden of proof back to David Mark and his team.
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Is the ADC truly being silenced, or are they just looking for a scapegoat? Join the conversation in the comments below!
This video provides the primary source of the ADC's criticism that the Presidency is responding to, featuring David Mark's declaration that the party will not be "litigated into silence."
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