Northern ADC Chairmen Reject Court Ruling Against Mark

The Forum of 19 Northern State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress has expressed strong opposition to the Federal High Court ruling that ousted David Mark from the party's national leadership. They announced intentions to challenge the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on November 5 at the Court of Appeal and to petition the National Judicial Council regarding procedural violations.

The chairmen criticized the ruling, stating it contradicts a previous judgment from July 2, 2026, by Justice Musa Liman, which validated the leadership transition from Ralph Nwosu to the National Working Committee led by David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola. They argued that the court overstepped its jurisdiction in political party matters and questioned the standing of the plaintiff, Bala Gombe, who they claim had resigned from his position.

The forum also highlighted that the judgment unjustly terminated the party's leadership and violated the rights of candidates, including Atiku Abubakar, by not allowing them to be heard in the proceedings.