Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis April 30

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled a judgment for April 30 regarding the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court, led by Justice Moham Garba, announced that it would deliver its verdict at 2 PM.

The case stems from a dispute between factions of the ADC, notably one led by former Senate President David Mark, who is challenging a March 12 ruling by the Court of Appeal. This ruling ordered the party to maintain the status quo amid the leadership dispute.

Mark argues that the appellate court exceeded its jurisdiction and that the crisis pertains to internal party affairs, which he claims the court lacks the power to adjudicate. The appeal includes responses from the ADC, INEC, and former national chairman Ralph Nwosu, with Mark seeking an order to restrain INEC from recognizing any leadership faction until the appeal is resolved.

The court's decision will have significant implications for the ADC's leadership structure.