ADC Leadership Dispute: Supreme Court Vacates Court Of Appeal Order On Status Quo Ante Bellum

Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has vacated an earlier order of the Court of Appeal directing parties in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain the status quo ante bellum.

In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the apex court set aside the interim directive of the appellate court, effectively altering the legal position in the ongoing intra-party leadership tussle.

The dispute centres on competing claims to the party’s national leadership structure, which has triggered a series of legal battles across various courts.

The Supreme Court’s decision is expected to significantly impact the direction of the case as parties prepare for further proceedings.

Further details of the judgment and consequential orders are expected as proceedings continue.