The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not take a position on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until it obtains and reviews the Certified True Copy of the Federal High Court judgment on the matter.

The commission’s position follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the David Mark-led caretaker committee and invalidated decisions taken under its leadership.

The judgment also has implications for the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

Speaking with Sunday Punch, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission would not rely on media reports in determining its position on the matter.

Haruna explained that the judgment would be considered at the commission’s meeting next week.

He assured that INEC would also comply with any further court orders arising from an appeal by the Mark-led faction.