ADC invites new members after court dismisses Kachikwu’s suit
Dumebi Kachikwu and four others had their suit against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) dismissed by a Federal High Court. The court ruled that the issues raised were internal party matters and not for judicial intervention. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, welcomed the verdict and called it a win for the rule of law. The ADC is now encouraging Nigerians and political leaders to join the party.
Key takeaways
- The Federal High Court dismissed a suit by Dumebi Kachikwu and four others challenging the ADC’s leadership.
- Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the case involved internal party matters, which are non-justiciable.
- Bolaji Abdullahi described the judgment as an affirmation of political parties’ rights to manage their affairs.
- The ADC is urging undecided Nigerians and political leaders to join through its online registration.
- The party called on the judiciary to remain apolitical and pledged to resist attempts to destabilise its internal processes.
