Kwankwasiyya Movement Criticizes ADC Leadership Ruling

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed alarm regarding a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark. This judgment, delivered on November 5, 2026, also nullified decisions made under this leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

Dr Habibu Mohammed, the spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, emphasized the importance of judicial independence and fairness in political disputes. The movement urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain neutral amid the ADC leadership crisis and warned that ongoing legal battles could weaken Nigeria's democratic space.

They called for the Federal Government to support political pluralism and ensure no political faction receives preferential treatment. The Kwankwasiyya Movement acknowledged the ADC's intention to appeal the ruling and urged all parties to seek legal remedies peacefully, stressing the need for a competitive electoral process in 2027.