Nigeria, April 13 -- Legal practitioners have differed on the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling that has been a source of dispute between the electoral commission and the fast-growing opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Citing the court ruling, INEC suspended the recognition for any group laying claims to the leadership of the ADC, whether it is the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) or the one led by Nafiu Bala, who is challenging Mr Mark's leadership.

Both factions have protested at INEC headquarters in Abuja, with each demanding recognition by the electoral umpire.

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