SDP Denounces Court Ruling Against ADC Leadership

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has criticized the Federal High Court's ruling that invalidated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark, calling it a threat to Nigeria's democracy. The SDP's National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, expressed these views during a meeting with the party's National Working Committee and governorship candidates from nine states.

Gombe emphasized the importance of allowing political parties to present candidates freely, condemning the disqualification of ADC's leadership and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He referenced President Bola Tinubu's emergence as the APC presidential candidate in 2023 despite internal opposition, asserting that the current ruling party also benefited from democratic processes.

The SDP also rejected the proposed rainbow coalition by Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress of attempting to infiltrate opposition parties to weaken them ahead of the 2027 elections. Gombe warned that SDP members engaging in the coalition would face disciplinary actions.