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JUST IN: Federal High Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely
Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter sine die after the plaintiff informed the court that he had applied to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for the transfer of the case to another judge.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark.
Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter sine die after the plaintiff informed the court that he had applied to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for the transfer of the case to another judge.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, has triggered fresh leadership tensions within the ADC following the emergence of Mark and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, in the party’s leadership structure.
At the resumed hearing, counsel to the plaintiff, Luka Musa Haruna, told the court that the Supreme Court had on April 30 dismissed an interlocutory appeal earlier filed by Mark against the proceedings.
He added that the apex court also set aside the Court of Appeal’s order staying proceedings in the substantive suit.
“The interlocutory appeal of the second defendant has travelled to the Supreme Court. My Lord, we are glad to inform this honourable court that on the 30th day of April 2026, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on the interlocutory appeal dismissing the said appeal for lacking in merit,” he said.
Haruna, however, disclosed that the plaintiff had written a letter dated May 4, 2026, to the Chief Judge seeking reassignment of the case to another judge, urging the court to await an administrative decision on the request.
“At this juncture, we must humbly pray to your Lordship, to wait for the administrative decision of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court,” he said.
The request was opposed by defence lawyers, who accused the plaintiff of attempting to frustrate the accelerated hearing earlier ordered by the Court of Appeal and upheld by the Supreme Court
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Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison
The court fixed Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for hearing of the stay application filed by Sowore’s new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).
∆ Omoyele Sowore.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre after dismissing his application seeking the presiding judge’s recusal from the case.
Justice Mohammed Umar, in a brief ruling, rejected Sowore’s request that he step aside from the matter on grounds of alleged bias.
Following the ruling, the court ordered Sowore’s remand pending the hearing and determination of a motion seeking a stay of the earlier order that revoked his bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
The court fixed Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for hearing of the stay application filed by Sowore’s new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).
Sowore arrived at the court premises accompanied by supporters, some of whom carried placards in solidarity with him.
Justice Umar had on June 16, 2026, revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a bench warrant following his failure to appear in court.
The decision was made after an oral application by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde (SAN).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, securing him a second term in office.
INEC made the announcement after collating results from across the state’s 16 local government areas, where Oyebanji recorded a commanding lead over his closest rivals. The incumbent governor, who voted at his polling unit in Ikogosi, Ekiti West LGA, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, was widely expected to emerge victorious following strong performances in multiple LGAs, including a landslide in his home local government.
According to preliminary figures from various reports, Oyebanji polled significantly ahead, with APC securing victories in a sweeping majority of polling units. His main challengers included Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Oluwadare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The election was generally described as peaceful with impressive voter turnout in many areas. Oyebanji had earlier expressed satisfaction with the process, urging patience with INEC officials amid technical glitches.
This victory reinforces the APC’s dominance in Ekiti State politics. Further details on final vote tallies and reactions are expected as INEC concludes formal proceedings at the collation centre in Ado-Ekiti.
FULL RESULTS OF EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
- EMURE LGA
ADC- 732
APC -14325
PDP 851
- EFON LGA
ADC- 201
APC – 8742
PDP -2051 - IJERO LGA
ADC-2026
APC – 25506
PDP -2479
- IKERE LGA
ADC- 245
APC- 11116
PDP- 9892
- EKITI SOUTH WEST,ILAWE LGA
ADC- 1076
APC-14705
PDP-1800
- IDO/OSI LGA
ADC- 561
APC -17901
PDP- 1449
- EKITI WEST LGA
ADC- 674
APC -28258
PDP -3644
- ADO EKITI LGA
ADC- 1054
APC- 38026
PDP- 3817
- ILEJEMEJE LGA
ADC -579
APC -8984
PDP – 1243
- ISE/ORUN LGA
ADC -365
APC -12908
PDP- 1627
- OYE LGA
ADC- 998
APC- 18975
PDP- 2891
- MOBA LGA
ADC- 994
APC- 20, 500
PDP- 1360 - AYEKIRE LGA
ADC- 314
APC- 17133
PDP- 1563 - IKOLE LGA
ADC- 812
APC- 26508
PDP- 750 - IREPODUN/IFELODUN LGA
ADC- 511
APC- 29278
PDP- 2119 - EKITI EAST LGA
ADC- 1730
APC- 26359
PDP- 2795
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ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Vice president in 2027 election
The proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership brings together two experienced political figures with the national reach and leadership credentials needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges.
FILE: Amaechi and Atiku | AFP
The African Democratic Congress has selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The party described the pair as a “unity and rescue ticket” aimed at offering Nigerians an alternative platform ahead of the next general election.
The party announced Amaechi’s emergence in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following consultations with party stakeholders, coalition partners and representatives from across the country.
According to the ADC, the decision was influenced by Amaechi’s performance in the party’s presidential primary, where he emerged runner-up, as well as his extensive record in public service spanning the legislative and executive arms of government.
Abdullahi said that the proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership brings together two experienced political figures with the national reach and leadership credentials needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges.
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