Appeal Court upholds judgment barring INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by Mark-led executives
The Nigerian Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that prevents the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognizing congresses organized by a caretaker committee led by David Mark. The court ruled that only elected state executive committees have the authority to conduct such congresses.
Why it matters
This legal decision creates significant uncertainty for the African Democratic Congress and its potential presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the judgement restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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