- Atiku welcomed the court’s dismissal of the suit against the ADC leadership
- He said the ruling strengthens democracy and the rule of law
- He urged ADC members to remain united ahead of future elections
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the Federal High Court’s decision to dismiss a suit challenging the party’s leadership, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and constitutional governance.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Musa Liman in Abuja, struck out the case on the grounds that it concerned the internal affairs of the ADC, which fall outside the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
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Reacting to the verdict in a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the ruling reaffirmed the principle that disputes within political parties should be resolved through their constitutions and internal mechanisms.
He praised the court for refusing to allow the judiciary to be used as a tool for partisan political battles.
According to Atiku, the court rightly ruled that the plaintiffs failed to exhaust the dispute resolution procedures outlined in the ADC constitution and also lacked the legal standing to bring the case before the court.
He described the judgment as a strong endorsement of the rule of law, especially at a time when opposition parties are facing what he called increasing political pressure.
Quoting an African proverb, Atiku said, “No matter how long the night lasts, the day must surely break,” adding that justice and truth would always prevail despite political challenges.
The former vice president further alleged that there had been coordinated attempts to weaken opposition parties through litigation and the misuse of public institutions.
He claimed that efforts ranging from attempts to deregister political parties to the sponsorship of proxy lawsuits were aimed at frustrating the opposition.
Atiku said the court’s decision demonstrated that the judiciary remains an independent institution that cannot be manipulated for political purposes.
He also defended the legitimacy of the ADC’s National Working Committee led by former Senate President David Mark, insisting that its emergence followed the party’s constitution and a transparent process.
According to him, no legal challenge or judicial maneuvering can overturn the legitimacy of the current leadership.
Atiku urged members of the party to remain united and committed to strengthening the ADC ahead of future elections, while encouraging Nigerians to continue supporting and protecting democratic institutions.
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