Court Upholds David Mark's Leadership of ADC

On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Musa Liman, upheld the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The court dismissed a suit filed by Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives, which challenged Mark's appointment as the party's national chairman.

Justice Liman ruled that the suit lacked merit and that the court did not have jurisdiction to entertain the matter, as it pertained to the internal affairs of the party. The court found that Abejide failed to demonstrate a legal standing to institute the suit and that the appointment of Mark and Aregbesola complied with relevant laws and the ADC's constitution.

The court also awarded costs of 2 million Naira in favor of the defendants and ordered Abejide's counsel to pay an additional 10 million Naira in costs. The suit was originally filed on February 15, 2025, seeking to nullify the leadership transition that occurred on July 2, 2025.