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BREAKING: Supreme Court reserves judgment on ADC leadership crisis
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in a high-stakes legal battle over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a decision expected to shape the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The apex court had earlier ordered an accelerated hearing of leadership disputes across major political parties, in line with timelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for election preparations.
At Wednesday’s proceedings, the court heard arguments in the ADC crisis, which has pitched a faction aligned with David Mark against another led by Nafiu Bala Gombe. The dispute, filed under suit number SC/CV/180/2026, has deepened internal divisions within the party.
Also present in court was the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
At the centre of the case is whether the court will uphold or overturn earlier rulings that questioned Mark’s leadership, including decisions that prompted INEC to remove officials linked to his faction from its official records.
The crisis has intensified in recent weeks. A planned national convention organised by the Bala-led faction reportedly collapsed after the venue in Abuja was left deserted, raising concerns over the group’s organisational capacity and legitimacy.
Counsel to the party, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), had disclosed that the apex court granted accelerated hearing, mandating all parties to file briefs within strict timelines.
He noted that the appeal by Mark is seeking, among other reliefs, a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgment and an order restraining INEC from acting on it pending final determination.
“Well, the issue before the court fundamentally is whether this is a matter the court can even adjudicate on,” Okutepa said, pointing to underlying constitutional questions surrounding party leadership disputes.
With judgment now reserved, uncertainty continues to loom over the ADC, as party members and political observers await a ruling that could determine its leadership structure and influence its readiness for the 2027 elections.
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