The Supreme Court has ordered the return of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Federal High Court for a full determination on its merits. The unanimous decision, delivered by Justice Mohammed Garuba on Thursday, declared that an earlier anti-bellum order granted by the lower court was "unnecessary, improper, and unwarranted."
Court Faults Interim Order
In the lead judgment, Justice Garuba criticized the interim order issued during the course of the dispute, emphasizing that such a directive should not have been made given the circumstances of the case. The apex court stressed that the proper course of action is for the substantive issues surrounding the ADC leadership crisis to be thoroughly heard and resolved by the Federal High Court.
Background of the Dispute
The leadership tussle within the ADC has been a subject of legal contention, with various factions laying claim to the party's leadership. The Supreme Court's decision effectively nullifies the earlier interim measures and paves the way for a comprehensive hearing of the case.
Further details on the matter are expected as the Federal High Court resumes proceedings on the substantive issues.
