Court Dismisses Kachikwu’s Suit Against ADC, Party Calls for New Members

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Dumebi Kachikwu and four others challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the issues raised in the suit relate to the internal leadership and membership of a political party and are therefore non-justiciable, declining jurisdiction to entertain the case.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1331/2025 (Dumebi Kachikwu & 4 Ors. vs. INEC & 5 Ors.), followed preliminary objections filed by counsel representing the ADC, its National Chairman David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola.

Reacting to the ruling, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the judgment as a victory for the rule of law and an affirmation of the constitutional right of political parties to manage their internal affairs without undue interference.

Abdullahi said the judgment should encourage Nigerians and political leaders who have been “sitting on the fence” to join the party through its ongoing online registration exercise.

He also urged the judiciary to remain apolitical in the interest of Nigeria’s democracy while assuring that the ADC would continue to resist attempts to destabilise the party or undermine its internal processes.

According to him, the party remains committed to building a strong and credible opposition capable of offering Nigerians a viable political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Abdullahi further encouraged Nigerians who believe in democratic renewal and responsible leadership to join the party through its registration portal and participate in efforts to rebuild the country.