The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a fresh restraining order barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from participating in or recognizing any congress organized by the disputed leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Court Ruling Details
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgment on Wednesday, April 29, also prohibiting former Senate President David Mark and other prominent party figures from interfering with the activities and tenure of the party's duly elected state executives.
Implications for ADC
The ruling marks the latest development in the escalating leadership crisis within the coalition-adopted party. It has significant implications for control of the party's structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the case was filed by Norman Obinna and six others on behalf of state chairpersons and executive committees.
The court order effectively freezes any factional congresses, potentially reshaping the power dynamics within the ADC as political realignments intensify.
