Key facts:

• The Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s directive for parties to maintain the status quo in the ADC leadership dispute.
• INEC had previously removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal following the Court of Appeal’s order.
• The ruling restored the David Mark-led executive of the ADC pending a determination by the Federal High Court.

The ADC leadership crisis began when Nafiu Bala Gombe sought to restrain Mark’s faction from claiming leadership of the party. Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba noted that maintaining status quo was ‘unnecessary, improper and unwarranted’. He emphasized that this matter must proceed at trial court for full hearing and determination.

This ruling is expected to significantly impact the ADC’s participation in the 2027 general elections. The Federal High Court will now take up the case again, with all parties required to present their arguments.

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