The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed a judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in a suit involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the party. The ADC has also filed an application for a stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal. This move is aimed at preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from taking further action on the matter.
According to the ADC, INEC was formally notified of the appeal and the application for a stay of execution on November 6, 2026. The party has urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the subject matter while the appeal is pending. The ADC emphasized that INEC must respect the judicial process and allow the appellate court to hear the case.
The ADC's Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, stated that the party is exercising its lawful right to appeal the judgment. He stressed that the judgment is now under challenge before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course. The ADC expects INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decision.
Shaibu also addressed the party's members, supporters, and Nigerians who believe in democracy, urging them to remain calm, steadfast, and confident. He emphasized that this is not the end of the road for the ADC, as the party is taking every lawful step to defend its rights and will not be intimidated or distracted from that responsibility.
The ADC's campaigns will continue without interruption, according to Shaibu. He stated that the party will keep taking its message to the people as it pursues every lawful avenue to defend its rights. The ADC remains committed to Nigerians and their right to choose, and is confident that the facts and the law will receive a full hearing.
The party's decision to appeal the judgment and seek a stay of execution is part of its efforts to defend its rights and ensure a democratic process in which every party and every voter is treated fairly. The ADC will continue to pursue this matter through the courts, upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
Key to the ADC's actions is its commitment to the democratic process and the rights of Nigerians. The party's efforts aim to ensure that the electoral process is fair, transparent, and in line with the law. The outcome of the appeal and the stay of execution application will likely have significant implications for the party's participation in future elections.
Key points
- The African Democratic Congress has appealed a court judgment and sought a stay of execution to prevent INEC from taking further action.
- INEC has been urged to respect the judicial process and refrain from taking further action on the matter while the appeal is pending.
- The ADC remains committed to defending its rights and upholding the principles of democracy in Nigeria.
