The (ADC) has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking legal redress against the (INEC) over the removal of its top officials from the commission’s official portal.
In the suit, the party is asking the court to compel INEC to reinstate as National Chairman and as National Secretary, alongside other members of its National Working Committee (NWC).
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, followed INEC’s decision on April 1 to delist the names of the affected officials from its records amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party.
Through a motion on notice dated April 7 and filed by counsel (SAN), the ADC is seeking a mandatory injunction directing INEC to restore the party’s leadership structure as it existed before the dispute.
Specifically, the party is urging the court to nullify INEC’s action removing the NWC members and its alleged refusal to monitor the party’s congresses and convention. It also seeks an order restraining the commission from recognizing any rival leadership pending the final determination of the suit.
The legal battle stems from a leadership tussle involving factions within the ADC, including one linked to , who had earlier approached the court, resulting in a Court of Appeal ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum.
Despite the crisis, former National Chairman has insisted that the party will proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention, stressing that preparations for the 2027 general elections remain on course.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated as the Gombe-led faction staged a counter-protest at INEC headquarters in Abuja, demanding official recognition and warning against interference in the party’s internal affairs.
Also weighing in, ADC chieftain accused the ruling (APC) of attempting to destabilize opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
The unfolding developments highlight deepening divisions within the ADC over leadership control, as multiple factions continue to battle for legitimacy and recognition by INEC.
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