A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), challenging the leadership of former Senate President David Mark over the party. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The court's decision to adjourn the case sine die (indefinitely) is to await the judgment of the Supreme Court in a separate, related appeal filed by David Mark. The Supreme Court's pending decision is expected to provide clarity on the core legal issues, which will directly impact the proceedings in the lower court.
Nafiu Bala's suit seeks to nullify David Mark's recognition as the party's national chairman, arguing that his emergence did not follow the ADC's constitution. The case is part of an ongoing internal leadership dispute within the opposition party.
The adjournment means the suit will remain in limbo until the Supreme Court delivers its final judgment on David Mark's appeal, with no new hearing date immediately set at the Federal High Court.
