ADC leadership dispute set for court hearing on April 14
The Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a suit concerning the leadership of the African Democratic Congress. Nafiu Gombe filed the case to prevent the party’s current leaders, including David Mark, from acting as party heads. The court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, scheduled the hearing for April 14 after hearing notices were issued. The case involves several prominent figures and has seen recent developments following a Court of Appeal decision.
Key takeaways
- The Federal High Court in Abuja fixed April 14 for the hearing of the suit filed by Nafiu Gombe against the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress.
- The Court of Appeal delivered a judgment on March 12, directing parties to return to the trial court and maintain the status quo ante bellum.
- Following the appellate court’s decision, the Independent National Electoral Commission reportedly removed the names of Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as the party’s National Chairman and Secretary.
- The Mark-led leadership filed a motion on April 7 seeking to have their names restored and for an accelerated hearing.
- Mark, Aregbesola, and Ralph Nwosu have all filed objections, challenging the competence of the suit and questioning Gombe’s standing to bring the case.
