The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh turn as the Nafiu Bala-led faction directed the immediate suspension of the sale and purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms pending the determination of an ongoing suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The directive, announced by ADC Board of…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside an order directing the African Democratic Congress to maintain the status quo in its leadership dispute, effectively restoring the leadership led by David Mark. The apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal exceeded its jurisdiction by issuing the order after dismissing the case. It also directed all parties to return to the trial…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, concerning the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, announced on Wednesday that the date for judgment would be communicated to counsel representing the parties after…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is scheduled to hear on Tuesday an appeal filed by former Senate President David Mark in a leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appeal is against a suit instituted by former Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Bala, who is challenging the party’s leadership structure. In the filing through…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision followed an ex parte motion filed on September 2, 2025, by Nafiu…
