Court Nullifies ADC Congresses in Adamawa State

On a recent date, the High Court in Yola, presided over by Justice Isah Ahm, ruled that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) state congresses in Adamawa were null and void. The court cited violations of Section 84(4) of the Electoral Act and Article 18 of the ADC constitution, stating that party officials bypassed due process in adopting self-imposed procedures.

The suit was filed by Comrade Shehu Yohanna, the ADC's Adamawa State chairman, challenging the legality of the congresses. This ruling is a significant setback for the ADC's leadership structure, exacerbating internal crises and legal uncertainties within the party.

Reports indicate that approximately 80 percent of the party's members have defected, including notable figures such as Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahm and Senator Ishaku Abbo, who have joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress and Labour Party, respectively. The ADC is struggling to maintain relevance in Adamawa State, especially with the looming deadline for political parties to submit updated membership registers and leadership lists to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).