ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction loyal to former Senate President David Mark has expelled Nafiu Bala, the party’s breakaway chairman, accusing him of anti-party activities.
Bala’s expulsion was announced on Tuesday during the faction’s national convention held in the nation’s capital, where party delegates unanimously voted to dismiss him.
The ADC leadership did not immediately provide a detailed list of the alleged offences, but a party statement described Mr Bala’s conduct as “inimical to the unity and progress” of the party. The term “anti-party activities” typically refers to actions that undermine the party’s position, support rival candidates, or violate internal rules.
The David Mark-led faction has been locked in a protracted leadership battle with Mr Bala’s group, each claiming legitimacy over the party’s structure. Tuesday’s expulsion is the latest move by the former Senate President’s camp to consolidate control ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
In a terse statement issued after the convention, the faction’s national secretary said: “Mr Nafiu Bala has ceased to be a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with immediate effect. His expulsion follows clear violations of the party’s constitution and acts prejudicial to the interests of the party.”
Efforts to reach Mr Bala for comment were unsuccessful as of press time. However, his faction has previously dismissed actions by the David Mark-led group as unauthorised and unconstitutional.
The ADC, once a minor opposition party, has struggled with internal fragmentation. Political analysts say the protracted feud could further weaken the party’s influence ahead of future elections.
Neither the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nor the national headquarters of the ADC (non-factional) has issued an official statement on the expulsion.
