2027: ADC won’t accept rigging – Mark
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has warned that the party will resist any attempt to rig the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-wont-accept-rigging-mark/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has in recent times positioned itself as a rallying platform for opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, with David Mark, a former Senate President, emerging as its national chairman. His remarks come against the backdrop of Nigeria's long history of contested election outcomes, where allegations of rigging, vote manipulation and INEC's credibility have repeatedly shaped post-election disputes and litigation.
The coverage across outlets is largely consistent in reporting Mark's warning that the ADC will resist any rigging attempt in 2027, with Premium Times adding that he stressed the party's commitment to following electoral rules while resisting manipulation. ThisDay's report bundles the story with other election-related developments—such as the NSCIA's position on state police and clerics' calls on President Tinubu—though it is not clear from the headlines how directly, if at all, Mark's comments connect to these other issues. None of the reports detail what specific measures the ADC plans to take if it believes an election has been rigged.