BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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A coalition of opposition politicians in Nigeria got a temporary lifeline on Thursday as the Supreme Court voided the “status quo antebellum” order on the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress, ADC.
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The apex court ordered that the David Mark-led leadership will be restored while the matter at the Federal High Court case continues.
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The unanimous judgment was delivered by a five-member panel headed by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba.
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It held that the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal acted beyond its jurisdiction by unilaterally issuing such an order after it had already dismissed a case that was brought before it by one of the factions.
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Our correspondent reports that the make or mar judgement was delivered amid heightened tension in the camp of the ADC members across the country.
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On Wednesday night, ADC leaders held a high stake meeting at the Mark’s residence as they awaited the judgement.
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They were said to have laid other options on the table should the judgement go against them.
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Details soon…
