BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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A frontline African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant for Enugu State 2027 gubernatorial seat, Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji has congratulated the ADC National Executive led by David Mark following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria that vacated an earlier order restraining the party’s leadership structure.
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In a unanimous decision, the apex court set aside the “status quo ante bellum” directive previously imposed on the ADC, which had required the party to revert to its prior leadership arrangement pending the resolution of an ongoing dispute at the Federal High Court.
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The ruling effectively restores the David Mark-led leadership, allowing it to continue functioning while the substantive matter remains before the lower court.
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Nnaji, a Distinguished Professor of International Law and Global Politics, University of Kansas Law School USA and Merit Award Winner at the University of Naples, Italy, noted that the judgment is widely seen as a significant development in the party’s internal leadership contest, pointing out that it offers clarity—at least in the interim—on the structure of authority within the ADC.
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The Nigerian born Judge at the International Criminal Court MCC, The Hague Netherlands, described the Supreme Court’s decision as a victory for internal democracy and the rule of law.
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He commended the judiciary for what he termed as a principled and timely intervention, expressing confidence that the outcome would strengthen the party’s cohesion and strategic direction.
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“This judgment is not just a legal victory but a reaffirmation of democratic principles within our party. It gives us the stability we need to move forward, consolidate our structures, and focus on delivering credible leadership to Nigerians”, he stated.
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Recall, Professor Nnaji who hails from Amurri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State was a Vice Chancellor Candidate – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in 2015 , a Vice Chancellor Candidate for Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in 2024 and former Enugu State as well as Gubernatorial Aspirant in the last election under the umbrella of the PDP.
