The Supreme Court will deliver judgments on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in lawsuits relating to leadership battles in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to the apex court's website, the ADC suit, marked SC/CV/180/2026, is slated for 2:00 pm. For the PDP, the court will decide on an appeal seeking validation of the national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. INEC had previously de-recognised the David Mark leadership of ADC and refused recognition of Nafiu Bala Gombe's faction.
Key Points
- The rulings will determine which faction controls both parties ahead of 2027 elections.
- INEC's recognition of party leadership hinges entirely on the Supreme Court's decisions.
- A faction losing in court may face exclusion from fielding candidates in 2027.
- The PDP appeal seeks to overturn judgments that nullified the Ibadan convention.
- Legal clarity from the apex court could reduce internal party conflicts.
Watch for the Supreme Court's rulings on April 30 and how INEC and party factions respond immediately after.
Sources: Daily Post
