ADC Crisis: Amaechi warns Court judgment could trigger civil war

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could trigger a civil war if the situation is not properly managed.

Amaechi, who is the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, gave the warning during an interview on Mainland 98.3 FM, where he called for restraint among political actors following the court’s decision.

He disclosed that he had met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate, and its chairman shortly after news of the judgment emerged.

According to him, they agreed that the party should avoid actions capable of escalating the situation.

“When we heard this, we quickly met, myself and the presidential candidate and the chairman of the party, and we said, ‘Please, lower the tempo down,’” Amaechi said.

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had on Thursday nullified the National Working Committee led by former Senate President David Mark.

The court also invalidated decisions taken by the affected leadership, including the process that produced Atiku as the ADC’s presidential candidate and the nomination of other candidates for the 2027 elections.

The ruling followed a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former deputy national chairman of the ADC, who challenged the emergence of Mark and other party leaders.

Amaechi, however, rejected suggestions that the development was caused by an internal disagreement within the ADC, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of exploiting the situation to weaken opposition parties.

“No, no, there’s no internal rift in our party. None. Absolutely none. It is just the fear of APC,” he said.

The APC has denied involvement in the dispute, maintaining that the matter is an internal affair of the opposition party.

Meanwhile, the ADC has challenged the judgment at the Court of Appeal and sought a stay of execution as it continues its legal battle over the party’s leadership and electoral arrangements.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the court ruling, Amaechi expressed confidence that the ADC would participate in the 2027 general election.

“We will be on the ballot. Be rest assured we will be on the ballot,” he declared.

His comments come amid growing political tensions surrounding the ADC leadership dispute and the legal challenges confronting the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

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* ADC Crisis: Amaechi Warns Court Judgment Could Trigger Civil War

* ‘ADC Court Judgment Could Trigger Civil War’ — Amaechi Raises Alarm

* Amaechi Calls for Restraint After Court Ruling Nullifies David Mark-Led ADC Leadership

* ‘We Will Be on the Ballot’ — Amaechi Speaks on ADC’s 2027 Election Chances

* Amaechi Accuses APC of Exploiting ADC Leadership Crisis to Weaken Opposition

* ADC Crisis: Amaechi Meets Atiku, David Mark, Urges Restraint After Court Judgment

* Amaechi Rejects Internal Rift Claims, Blames APC for ADC Leadership Crisis

* Court Judgment: Amaechi Warns Against Escalation, Insists ADC Will Contest 2027 Poll

* Amaechi Raises Civil War Fears Over Court Ruling on ADC Leadership

* ‘Lower the Tempo’ — Amaechi Reveals Meeting With Atiku, Mark After ADC Ruling

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‘ADC Court Judgment Could Trigger Civil War’ — Amaechi Raises Alarm

Editorial note: The civil war warning and allegation that the APC is behind the ADC crisis are Amaechi’s assertions, not established facts. The court’s actual orders and the status of the appeal should be checked against the certified judgment and subsequent court filings.

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