- Binani Rejects ADC Congresses Over Court Order
- Party chairman alleged exclusion, prompting court case and directive
- Aspirant urged supporters to remain calm and respect court decision
A governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, Aishatu Ahmed Binani, has said that the party’s state, local government, and ward congresses were illegitimate, citing a subsisting court order.
Binani made her position known on Monday, April 13, while addressing supporters from the 21 local government areas of the state at a gathering in Yola.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former senator questioned the credibility of the exercise, stating that it was conducted in defiance of an order issued by a High Court sitting in Yola, which directed that the congresses be suspended.
The court order followed a suit filed by the state chairman of the party, Yohanna Shehu, who alleged that he and members of his executive committee were excluded from the planning of the congresses.
Despite the directive, an ADC committee went ahead to conduct the exercise over the weekend.
At the rally held at Lamido Cinema in Yola, several of Binani’s supporters expressed dissatisfaction, describing the development as a violation of due process.
Responding, Binani aligned with their concerns but urged caution as the legal process continues. She advised her supporters to remain calm and law abiding, stressing the need to await the court’s final decision.
The High Court, while issuing the suspension order, directed all parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. The case has been adjourned to Wednesday, April 15, for further hearing.
Binani said the party and its members must abide by the court’s ruling regardless of the outcome.
“If the court eventually decides that the conduct of the congresses is okay despite the order suspending them, we should accept it,” she said.
