• Super Admin
• 06 Mar, 2026

The African Democratic Congress has hailed the Federal High Court's dismissal of a suit filed by Dumebi Kachikwu and four others challenging the party, calling the ruling a victory for the rule of law and an invitation for Nigerians to join its ongoing registration drive. Delivering judgement on Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1331/20025, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the matters raised in the suit relate to the internal leadership and membership of the party, which are non-justiciable, and therefore declined jurisdiction. The court upheld preliminary objections filed by the ADC, its National Chairman David Mark and the National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. Reacting to the judgment, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement on Friday, urged Nigerians, especially those who have been "sitting on the fence," to register with the party through its online platform at www.adcregistration.ng. He emphasized that the party remains committed to resisting attempts to destabilize its internal processes and called on the judiciary to remain apolitical in safeguarding democracy. "The time to act is now. Nigeria needs a strong, credible, and organized opposition, and the ADC remains committed to providing that platform," Abdullahi said, noting that the party would continue to build a political institution capable of offering Nigerians a credible alternative and restoring hope in the democratic system. The ADC described the ruling as a reaffirmation of the constitutional principle that political parties retain the right to manage their internal affairs without external interference, while remaining vigilant against any attempts by the ruling party to manipulate the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Source: https://authorityngr.com/2026/03/06/adc-rally-members-as-court-affirms-marks-leadership/