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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deepened yesterday as the Supreme Court refused to be dragged into what has been described as a desperate power tussle, directing the feuding camps to return to the trial court.
Reacting, former ADC presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, hailed the apex court for what he called “King Solomon’s wisdom,” accusing a faction linked to David Mark of attempting to destabilise the party.
Kachikwu said that by vacating the order of status quo ante bellum, the Supreme Court simply told both sides they are free to claim whatever title they like but must prove their legitimacy at the lower court.
“This is like two thieves fighting over a stolen car,” he declared, insisting that neither camp has a valid claim to the party’s leadership.
He stressed that the apex court did not direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Mark-led faction, warning politicians and stakeholders to be cautious.
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Backing his position with a Federal High Court ruling, Kachikwu cited Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who affirmed that the tenure of the State Working Committees remains valid and must run its full course.
The court also ruled that only state executives have the constitutional power to conduct congresses, blasting the controversial “Congress Committees” as an illegal contraption aimed at hijacking the party.
Justice Abdulmalik further slammed a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from organising any congresses or national convention.
In his characteristic blunt style, Kachikwu fired: “They have stolen a car without an engine; they can’t go anywhere.”
He capped it with a warning: “Buyer beware; the ADC is not for sale.”
