The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023: electric, Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has welcomed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying congresses and a convention conducted by a faction of the party.
Kachikwu, who spoke at a news conference on Wednesday, said the ruling reaffirmed that the ADC was “not for sale” and showed that the party had resisted attempts by some individuals to take over its structure.
“I had long warned that the African Democratic Congress is not for sale and that those who sought to take over the party through unconstitutional means would be shown the way out.
“With this judgment, it is clear that those attempts have failed woefully,” he said.
He described the nullified congresses as illegitimate, saying the court’s characterisation of the exercise underscored the gravity of the breach.
According to him, the ruling should serve as a deterrent to individuals seeking to undermine party structures for personal gain.
Kachikwu added that the party leadership would formally communicate the judgment to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and announce plans for a national convention.
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“We will notify INEC of the judgment and propose dates and venue for the convention. The media will be informed accordingly,” he added.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday nullified the congresses and convention conducted by a faction led by former Senate President, David Mark.
The judge also restrained the INEC from recognising or participating in any congress organised by the disputed caretaker leadership.
Justice Abdulmalik further barred the faction from interfering with the functions and tenure of elected state executives.