ADC Ruling Under Scrutiny: Gombe’s Term Had Expired Before INEC Order

A Federal High Court ruling on the African Democratic Congress leadership has raised questions because Nafiu Bala Gombe’s term reportedly expired before the court ordered INEC to recognise him. The judgment, delivered on November 5, said Gombe was the only elected member of the party’s former National Working Committee whose tenure remained valid. The judgment’s certified copy states that his four-year term ended on October 11, 2026. Justice Peter Lifu rejected a purported resignation letter attributed to Gombe, saying its signature differed materially from his signatures on sworn court documents. The judge did not declare Gombe the party’s substantive national chairman. The ADC disputes the finding, says it has the original letter, and plans to appeal. The court also nullified decisions made by the David Mark-led National Working Committee from July 29, 2025. That has prompted questions about the effect on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential candidacy, although he was not named in the final orders. INEC says it will review the judgment before deciding what to do.

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