The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) don restore leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) wey David Mark dey lead and, as e be, the decision follow fresh Supreme Court judgment wey overturn earlier court order. Meanwhile, the update don bring relief to the party amid ongoing legal battle.
Checks for INEC official website show say Mark don return as National Chairman, while former Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola, dey listed as National Secretary.
Furthermore, other party officials wey return include Mani Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as Financial Secretary and Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor as Legal Adviser.
However, INEC bin earlier remove their names in April based on directive from Court of Appeal, a move wey trigger protest from Mark faction and some opposition figures.
In addition, the matter come from legal dispute over who get authority as ADC national leadership.
But the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday cancel the earlier Court of Appeal order, saying the directive to maintain status quo no get legal ground again after the case don move forward.
Moreover, the apex court allow appeal from Mark-led group and order say the main case for Federal High Court must continue without delay.
As a result, ADC members loyal to Mark don hail the decision as victory for justice and party stability.
On the other hand, even though this ruling don settle immediate issue with INEC recognition, the main case challenging the leadership structure still dey pending for court.
As political activities dey build ahead of 2027 elections, analysts say the outcome of the remaining case go still determine long-term stability of the party.
