The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed concern over a Federal High Court judgment invalidating the David Mark-led caretaker management of the African Democratic Congress, warning that the event may undermine opposition events’ participation within the 2027 basic elections.
The motion urged the judiciary to uphold its independence and guarantee equity in political disputes, whereas calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission to stay impartial in dealing with the ADC management disaster.
The Federal High Court judgment, delivered on Thursday, November 5, 2026, invalidated the Mark-led caretaker management and choices taken beneath its authority, together with the method that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar because the get together’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
The spokesperson for the movement, Dr Habibu Mohammed, raised the issues in an announcement issued on Thursday, warning that extended authorized battles over opposition get together management and candidate nominations may weaken Nigeria’s democratic house.
He acknowledged the constitutional powers of the judiciary to adjudicate disputes however stated the uncertainty created by persistent litigation may have an effect on the flexibility of opposition events to organise and put together for the elections.
The assertion learn, “Nigeria’s democracy must be built on political pluralism, institutional independence, equal treatment before the law and the protection of citizens’ rights to associate and participate in the electoral process.”
The motion known as on the Federal Government to display its dedication to political pluralism and keep away from actions that would undermine opposition events.
It additionally urged INEC to make sure that no political faction acquired preferential remedy, insisting that the fee have to be guided by the regulation and legitimate court docket orders.
While acknowledging the ADC’s intention to enchantment the judgment, Kwankwasiyya urged all events to pursue out there authorized treatments peacefully and with out political interference.
It warned that the management disaster shouldn’t outcome within the disenfranchisement of get together members, aspirants and Nigerians searching for a aggressive electoral course of in 2027.
“We are not asking the courts to favour any political party or individual. We are asking that justice be done fairly, consistently and without fear or favour,” the assertion added.
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