S’Court To Decide ADC, PDP Fate Today
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver a crucial judgment today on the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, a ruling that could shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
The verdict, scheduled for 2pm, follows weeks of legal battles over control of party structures, with both parties racing against the clock to meet the electoral timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Ahead of the ruling, key figures in the ADC reportedly held a late-night strategy meeting to assess possible outcomes and plan next steps for the opposition coalition.
However, notable figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were absent.
Tension has intensified following a Federal High Court order restraining INEC from recognising congresses conducted by a faction of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark.
The ruling also barred the group from organising party structures outside constitutional provisions.
Despite the setback, Mark has assured supporters that the party will remain on the ballot, expressing confidence that ongoing appeals will overturn the judgment.
The dispute within the ADC centres on a leadership tussle between Mark’s camp and a rival faction, raising concerns about the party’s readiness for the elections.
Similar tensions persist within the PDP, where rival blocs linked to Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike continue to assert control.
Legal representatives for the ADC had earlier warned that any delay in the Supreme Court’s decision could jeopardise the party’s ability to meet INEC requirements, including the May 10 deadline for submission of membership registers.
The stakes are high. A delay or unfavourable ruling could weaken opposition efforts to present a united front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
With party primaries already underway and political alignments shifting, today’s judgment is expected to determine not just leadership control, but also whether both parties can fully participate in the next general elections.
