The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to factional National Chairman Nafiu Bala has described the David Mark-led coalition as an illegal structure backed by a rival leadership.

The BoT Secretary, Rufus Ekenmi, made the statement on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. He condemned what he called an attempt by certain individuals to infiltrate the ADC under the guise of a coalition, infesting the party with a spirit of insubordination.

The faction also mandated Chairman Bala to activate a disciplinary committee to sanction any ADC member found engaging with figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, Rauf Aregbesola, Abubakar Malami, Babachir Lawal, Emeka Ihedioha, Liyel Imoke, and others.

Reacting to the endorsement of the coalition, Bala vowed to uphold the party constitution and promised fairness and objectivity in his leadership. He also accused members of the coalition of breaching the ADC constitution by operating from a parallel headquarters.

“I must state unequivocally that our party constitution unambiguously stipulates that only registered members in good standing are entitled to party privileges, including access to official premises,” Bala said.