Supreme Court Rules on ADC Leadership Dispute

The Supreme Court addressed intra-party issues within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling that the conduct of primaries did not comply with the Electoral Act. The court noted that the case concerning Hon.

Gomb and the ADC was not seen as justiciable, leading to a dismissal of the leadership dispute. The ADC's Deputy National Chairman filed a case against the Social Democratic Movement (SDM) regarding leadership, which was also dismissed on the grounds of intra-party matters.

The court emphasized that neither party should gain until the dispute is resolved, leading to a call for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo. The court's ruling highlighted the ongoing political battles within Nigeria, particularly as the country approaches general elections, and underscored the challenges faced by political parties in managing internal conflicts.