Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to cease attacks on the judiciary after the party filed an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that nullified its leadership.
The ruling, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in Abuja on 5 November 2026, declared that the ADC leadership headed by former Senate President David Mark was established in breach of the party’s constitution and applicable legal provisions. It also invalidated the party’s presidential primary, which had selected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Following the judgment, the ADC lodged a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal on 6 November and applied to stay execution of the ruling pending the appellate decision. The party also formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pause any further steps on the matter until the appellate court’s verdict.
Shehu Sani’s remarks
“Now that they have appealed their case, that is the right thing to do. The next step is to restrain their tongues against the judiciary, and appeal to their supporters to stop insulting judges or making false and baseless allegations against them,” he wrote on X.
In a further appeal to party leaders, Sani said the ADC had acted appropriately by contesting the ruling through the proper legal process and that it should now allow the judicial process to run its course rather than resorting to verbal attacks against judges.
The ADC is a Nigerian political party that has participated in national elections and has been active in the country’s political landscape.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
