The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to ensure the swift delivery of judgment in the party’s leadership tussle currently before the Supreme Court.
In a letter dated April 28 and signed by its counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Shuaibu Aruwa, the party faction warned that continued delay in judgment could jeopardise its participation in the 2027 general elections.
The appeal followed the Supreme Court’s decision on April 22 to reserve judgment in the case after hearing final arguments from parties in the dispute.
A panel of five justices led by Justice Lawal Garba had adjourned judgment to a date to be communicated.
The ADC faction stated that it would suffer “irreparable harm” if the ruling was not delivered within three days, citing electoral timelines under the Electoral Act.
It argued that without an immediate resolution of the leadership crisis, the party risked being unable to field candidates in the next general elections.
According to the letter, such an outcome would disenfranchise its members and supporters across the country and undermine their constitutional right to political participation.
The party stressed that the matter was time-sensitive and urged the apex court to prioritise its determination, warning that delay would effectively deny justice in the circumstances.
It maintained that the political future of the ADC and its nationwide membership depended on the timely resolution of the dispute.
