Court Dismisses Mark-Led ADC Leadership’s Objection in Gombe Leadership Suit
A court has dismissed the preliminary objection filed by the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark, in a legal dispute instituted by the party’s Gombe State chapter.
The ruling clears the way for the substantive hearing of the suit, with the court holding that the objection lacked sufficient merit to halt proceedings. The case centres on issues relating to the party’s leadership and internal administration in Gombe State.
The claimants had approached the court seeking judicial intervention over matters affecting the party’s structure and leadership in the state. However, the Mark-led ADC leadership challenged the competence of the suit and urged the court to dismiss it before hearing the substantive issues.
In its decision, the court rejected the preliminary objection, paving the way for the case to proceed on its merits. The ruling is expected to shape the legal battle over the party’s internal affairs as stakeholders await the next phase of proceedings.
The development comes amid ongoing political realignments and internal restructuring within the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party members in several states closely monitoring the outcome of leadership-related disputes.
Political observers say the court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in resolving intra-party conflicts through due legal process while allowing all parties the opportunity to present their arguments before a final determination is made.
