The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, asking the Supreme Court to expedite judgment in its appeal.
In a letter by Shuaibu Aruwa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the party warned that further delay could adversely affect its chances of participating in the 2027 general elections given the guidelines already approved by INEC.
The letter further outlined a number of concerns regarding the yet-to-be-determined appeal before the apex court.
The pending appeal involves the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee, as well as Nafiu Bala-Gombe, who is also claiming leadership of the party, and four other respondents.
In the letter, the party stressed that the recent actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regarding the derecognition of the party’s leadership, have left it uncertain about its fate, despite maintaining its status as a registered political party in the country.
The internal agitation within the ADC comes against the backdrop of the May 30 deadline, which the Electoral Act 2026 sets for political parties to submit the names of their candidates.
Last week, lawyers representing both parties adopted their briefs of argument for and against the appeal before five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Garba Mohammed. The Supreme Court thereafter reserved judgement to a date that will be communicated to the parties.
The full letter is published below…
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