Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of tarnishing the judiciary, stating that certain judges and courts are reportedly used to undermine the leadership of political parties in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.
TheTimes Nigeria reports that Eze made the statement following the Supreme Court ruling that restored the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the ADC, on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, Eze criticised the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, asserting that they should feel ashamed for acting as obstacles to the survival of democracy in Nigeria.
Eze stressed that with the Supreme Court’s judgment, it is over Tinubu’s administration, urging the President to begin drafting his handover notes and prepare for his return to Lagos State.
He said, “The government led by President Bola Tinubu has tarnished the judiciary. Certain judges and courts are reportedly being systematically employed to undermine the leadership of political parties in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.
“Even when all seemed lost, given the recent court rulings in political cases, particularly those involving opposition parties, Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment was a divine intervention.
“We express our gratitude to God Almighty for prompting the Supreme Court to overturn that disgraceful, distorted, and anti-democratic ruling issued by the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the misguided interpretation and decision of INEC regarding our party, the ADC.
“With Thursday’s ruling saving the ADC from destruction, it is time for Tinubu to begin drafting his handover notes and prepare for his return to Lagos State.”
Eze advised the ADC to concentrate on its primary function as a prominent opposition party in the upcoming 2027 general elections, now that the leadership dispute has been resolved.
He emphasised that stability at the upper levels of the party will result in improved organisation, clearer communication, and enhanced participation in Nigeria’s political arena.
He stated, “It highlights the judiciary’s role in interpreting party constitutions and ensuring adherence, which may affect how future conflicts are resolved.”
Eze also praised the panel for upholding justice, adding that any opposing decision regarding the ADC’s alleged leadership issue would have further entangled the Judiciary in the murky waters of arbitral corruption.
He said, “Clearly, this ruling has set the stage for cohesion, unity, stability, and effective leadership within the ADC.
“With this issue now definitively settled, even though it should not have been justiciable ab initio, as it pertains to an internal matter of a political party, we urge all our members, stakeholders, and supporters to unite behind the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC to collectively reposition the party for greater national significance, viability, and visibility.”
