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ADC debunks report that INEC rejected recognition of new leadership

Promise Eze 6 August 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked reports claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to recognise the party’s new leadership. Bolaji Abdullahi, interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, dismissed the reports as false on his official X

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David Mark: ADC will no longer tolerate imposition, special privileges

Promise Eze 30 July 2025 0

David Mark, former senate president, has officially taken over as national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), promising sweeping reforms to rebuild the party and end internal imposition. Mark was inaugurated on Tuesday at the ADC’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Chelsea Hotel in Abuja. His emergence marked the end […]

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ADC now has over three million dues-paying members, says Nwosu

Tunde Opalana 30 July 2025 0

Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party has recorded over three million dues-paying members just days after unveiling a new leadership structure. Nwosu described the surge in membership as evidence that Nigerians are embracing ADC as a rescue vehicle to revive democracy and rebuild the country. He spoke […]

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Lukman to ADC: Don’t let godfathers hijack the party before 2027

Tom Okpe 29 July 2025 0

Salihu Lukman, former national vice chairman (north-west) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against godfatherism and internal manipulation ahead of the 2027 general election. Lukman, a leading figure in the coalition that birthed the new ADC, said some party actors are already behaving

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David Mark: We are the architects of our own problems in the north

Tunde Opalana 26 July 2025 0

David Mark, former Senate president and interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says northerners must take responsibility for the crises plaguing the region instead of shifting blame. Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd plenary session of the Northern Political Consultative Group in Abuja on Saturday, Mark said the region—though rich in

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Why We Chose ADC To Fight Tinubu’s Civilian Dictatorship – Mark

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…as Atiku, Obi, El- Rufai, Amaechi Others Unveil Opposition Platform By Tunde Opalana The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC), Senator David Mark on Wednesday explained why the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria adopted the ADC as a chosen platform ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Senate […]

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Jubril Aminu, a pathfinder ‘ll be sorely missed, says David Mark

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Late ex-Minister of Education, Professor Jubril Aminu who died recently, has been described as a respected elder statesman and a true pathfinder who will be sorely missed. Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark made the remarks yesterday. In his heartfelt tribute made available to The Sunday Times, Senator Mark explained […]

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David Mark mourns death of General Abbe

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Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the demise of General Godwin Osagie Abbe as the fall of an Iroko, a fallen hero that has left a yawning vacuum in the Nigerian state. Senator Mark said General Abbe was an uncommon patriot who gave his all both as an officer in the […]

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David Mark consoles Saraki over mother’s demise

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2024 0

By Haruna Salami Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has sent a message of condolence to his successor Senator Bukola Saraki over the death of his mother Madam Florence Morenike Saraki. Senator Mark in the condolence message described late Madam Saraki as an ideal mother who was noble in words and deeds. In […]

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David Mark’s Senate Presidency impacted NASS, deepened democracy – Lawan

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 April 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has describes his predecessor, Senator David Mark as a statesman whose exemplary leadership and integrity were instrumental to shaping the course of the nation’s history. Lawan said this in a birthday message to celebrate Mark’s 76th birthday anniversary on Monday. He recalls that the […]

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Senate Minority Leader: David Mark praises Abba Morro

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….. describes him as a worthy successor By Tunde Opalana Former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark has praised the new Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro (PDP Benue South). Abba Moro who succeeded Senator Mark in the Senate emerged Minority Leader at the resumed plenary session yesterday following the exit […]

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Let us build a nation of one people, one destiny, says Mark

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2020 0

By Henry Omunu Former President of the Senate, David Mark has urged the political class to review the underlying concerns of Nigerians believed to be aggravating agitations, ethno-religious conflicts and insecurity. Such concerns, he pointed out, include restructuring, unemployment, income inequalities, imbalance in the distribution of social amenities, perceived

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IBB @ 79: “Babangida brought unity to Nigeria” — Mark

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Former Senate President David Mark, on Sunday, described former military President General Ibrahim Babangida as an inspirational leader. Mark, in a message to congratulate Babangida, who turns 79 on Monday, August 17, said that the former military leader had stimulated many Nigerians to the peak of their careers through good leadership. READ ALSO: IBB calls […]

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Abubakar Tsav a great patriot, says Mark

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

Former Senate President, David Mark, has described the demise of former Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, as sad and devastating. Mark, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by Paul Mumeh, his media aide, said that the death of Tsav was a great loss to Benue state and indeed, Nigeria. He said […]

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Mark extols Ortom @ 59, says he’s an uncommon leader

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, as an uncommon political leader and a man of the people. Paying glowing tribute to the governor who turned 59 today, Senator Mark noted that Ortom is a brave soldier and political tactician who knows the roadmap and […]

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COVID-19: Mark wants total battle against virus

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2020 0

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged Nigerians to join forces with State and Federal Governments in the total battle against the dreaded decease called Coronavirus code named COVID-19. Senator Mark said the unabating spread of the virus reinforces the urgent need for all citizens to comply with the Stay-at-home Order including […]

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David Mark’ house gutted by fire

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

15 motorcycles and two vehicles were burnt as fire gutted former Senate President, David Mark’s residence in Otukpo Benue State. According to reports the fire was caused a nearby bush bordering which spread and caught some empty cartons in David Mark’s compound. It was gathered that domestic workers at the residence made frantic efforts to […]

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Breaking: David Mark joins presidential race, picks PDP nomination form

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2018 0

Former Senate President, David Mark, has formally obtained his nomination and expression of Interest forms. He said that the level of distrust in the country is alarming and vowed to fix the hordes of problem facing the country in two years. He disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic […]

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David Mark denies receiving, distributing N2bn campaign fund

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has denied receiving over N2bn from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP through a National Assembly account for distribution to senators. Mark, in a statement on Sunday by his Media Assistant, Paul Mumeh, said as a law-abiding citizen, he had answered an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

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2019: David Mark gets Middle Belt endorsement for president

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

The former Senate President, David Mark, has gotten an overwhelming endorsement from the middle belt forum to run for the 2019 presidential race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The group under the aegis of Middle Belt forum said that David Mark has the political credentials to oust President Muhammadu Buhari in […]