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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Imo and Rivers states chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have distanced themselves from a suit filed against the party’s national leadership at the Federal High Court, Abuja, declaring the action unauthorised and unrepresentative.
In separate statements issued in Abuja, yesterday, Chief Leader Sampson and Prof. James Okoroma, chairmen of Rivers and Imo respectively, said they were not consulted nor did they give approval for the legal move.
The duo stressed that the action reflected only the position of the individuals involved.
Okoroma, in particular, stated that neither the state structure nor its chairman was a party to the case, warning against litigations aimed at creating confusion within ADC.
He reaffirmed loyalty to the national leadership under David Mark and expressed confidence in internal mechanisms for resolving disputes.
“We vehemently oppose mischievous litigations aimed at distracting the party,” Okoroma said, reaffirming the chapter’s loyalty to the national leadership under Senator David Mark.
The party emphasised its belief in internal resolution of grievances and discouraged constant resort to litigation without exhausting party mechanisms.
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He said neither the Imo State chapter nor himself is a party to the Suit. “As Democrats, we are not averse to any action by any person or group of persons aimed at seeking redress by constitutional means through the Court.
“However, we vehemently oppose mischievous litigations by Fifth Columnists with intent to distract
the Party and create doubts in the minds of the people as to whether the ADC has the capacity to survive and lead Nigerians.
“Imo ADC remains loyal to the National Leadership under His Excellency, Senator David Mark. We believe in the supremacy of the party and its capacity to resolve grievances internally.
The constant resort to litigations by members without first exhausting internal mechanisms for grievance redress, is unacceptable and should be discouraged,” Okoroma stated.
The Rivers ADC chairman also echoed similar sentiments, emphasising commitment to internal democracy, rule of law and party unity, while cautioning against presenting personal actions as collective decisions.
Both chapters urged members to prioritise internal dispute resolution and avoid actions capable of weakening party cohesion.
According to them, ADC remains focused on strengthening its structure and advancing members’ interests.
