Lauretta Onochie, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has praised the Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria for what she described as a courageous and principled judgment........…
In a statement shared on her official X account on May 1, 2026, Onochie .... said the apex court restored public confidence in the rule of law through its decision on the leadership dispute within the ADC. The party had been embroiled in an internal crisis after aggrieved members challenged its leadership in court, leading to earlier rulings that nullified the positions of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.
However, in a landmark judgment delivered .... on April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court overturned those decisions and affirmed David Mark as the legitimate national chairman of the party. The ruling effectively resolved the leadership tussle and was widely seen as a turning point for the ADC.
Onochie commended the panel of Justices for their bravery and commitment to justice, noting that their decision demonstrated that democratic institutions remain strong and capable of upholding the law. She specifically acknowledged the members of the panel, including Mohammed Lawal Garba, who led the five-member panel, alongside Uwani Musa Abba Aji, Helen Morenikeji Ogunwumiju, N. M. Saulawa, and Tijjani Abubakar.
According to her, the ruling reinforces the principle that democracy cannot be undermined or weakened by internal disputes or external pressures. She emphasized that the judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary’s critical role in safeguarding democratic values and ensuring fairness in the political system.…READ / MORE…
