ADC Leadership: Court Fixes April 14 For Hearing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 14 for the hearing of a suit filed by Mr Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President, David Mark.
The suit is seeking to stop Mark and other party leaders from parading themselves as executives of the party.
Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Friday after hearing notices were issued to all parties in the case.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, has the ADC, Mark, former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and former ADC Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, listed as defendants.
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The matter had earlier been adjourned indefinitely pending the outcome of an appeal challenging an earlier court order.
However, the Court of Appeal, in a judgment delivered on March 12, directed parties to return to the trial court and maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit.
Meanwhile, Mark and Aregbesola have filed preliminary objections asking the court to dismiss the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
Mark, in his objection, argued that Gombe lacked locus standi to institute the case, claiming he had resigned his position as Deputy National Chairman of the party.
He also argued that the suit bordered on internal party affairs, which he said were non-justiciable.
Aregbesola, in a counter-affidavit, also urged the court to dismiss the suit, describing it as unmeritorious.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
