Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Uche Nwosu, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using a court ruling involving Justice Lifu as a political strategy to weaken the growing momentum of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Nwosu maintained that the ruling would not stop Atiku from appearing on the ballot, even if the ADC decides not to appeal the judgement.
He argued that an earlier judgement delivered by a court of coordinate jurisdiction had already recognised the David Mark led leadership of the ADC as the authentic leadership of the party.
According to him, the earlier judgement takes precedence over any subsequent ruling delivered by a court of equal jurisdiction on the same matter.
Nwosu described the latest court decision as inconsequential, insisting that it would not change the political situation or prevent Atiku from contesting in the next election.
He further alleged that the APC was behind a calculated move to use the judicial process to weaken Atiku’s political momentum and create uncertainty around his political future.
Even without an appeal by the ADC, Nwosu insisted that the earlier court judgement validating David Mark’s leadership remains a strong legal basis for the party’s position.
His comments come amid ongoing political and legal developments surrounding the ADC leadership and its position ahead of the next electoral contest.
Nwosu made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE Television, where he defended the party’s leadership position and dismissed concerns that the latest ruling could derail Atiku’s chances of being on the ballot.
