Federal High Court adjourns ADC leadership case to June 8

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to Monday, June 8, 2026, for an accelerated hearing. The case, filed by the party's former National Deputy Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenges the legitimacy of a caretaker committee led by Senator David Mark.

Justice Peter Lifu set the date during proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, following a request from Gombe's counsel for a short adjournment. The delay was sought to allow for proper service of court documents to several parties seeking to be joined in the suit. Lawyers representing the ADC faction led by Senator David Mark did not oppose the adjournment.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, seeks to restrain Senator David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, and other members of the ADC's interim leadership from presenting themselves as party officials. Gombe alleges their emergence violated the party's constitution and the Electoral Act. The plaintiff also seeks an order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cease recognizing the Mark-led leadership pending the case's outcome.

The legal battle has a complex procedural history. The case was...