Supreme Court Reaffirms David Mark as ADC Chairman

The Supreme Court has set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The judgement effectively retores the David Mark-led executive from its delisting by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In a unanimous verdict on Thursday, the five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, held that the order by the Court of Appeal was unnecessary.

The apex court further held that the appeal on ‘jurisdiction’ was filed on an order ex parte inviting parties to show cause without first obtaining leave of the appellate court.