The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 14 for the hearing of a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President, David Mark. The suit, filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, is seeking to stop Mark and other party leaders from parading themselves as executives of the party. Following the appellate court’s decision, INEC reportedly removed the names of Mark and Aregbesola from its portal as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary. Meanwhile, Mark and Aregbesola have filed preliminary objections asking the court to dismiss the suit for lack of jurisdiction. He asked the court to award N50 million in costs against the plaintiff for what he called a frivolous suit.

Source: Punch April 10, 2026 21:48 UTC