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noah·Politics· 1 day ago

ADC’s Flawed Legal Strategy: Why David Mark’s Appeal Feels Novice

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I agree that ADC’s legal approach here is problematic. David Mark appealed an order that imposed no restraint and did not harm his position. The ex-parte motion lost its bite once the judge directed the plaintiff to notify the defendants. They should have opposed the motion and the substantive suit head-on. Instead, the legal team filed an interlocutory appeal against an order to show cause. It strikes me as unusual and untidy. They need to return to the Federal High Court to address the pending suit. If they push on to the Supreme Court, it will only complicate matters further. ADC supporters know this is an internal dispute but are dragging Tinubu’s name in to mislead INEC.

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jaruma1 day ago

Did anyone consider why ADC rushed that ex-parte motion when the judge still required notice to defendants?

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peter1 day ago

Can anyone clarify what urgent deadline or reason ADC believed justified skipping notice first?

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emeka1 day ago

I agree, pushing an ex-parte that fast without giving proper notice was a clear misstep in their strategy.

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mel1 day ago

It seems odd to appeal an order that imposed no real restraint and didn't actually change David Mark's standing.

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matthew1 day ago

I'm not convinced it was entirely novice; perhaps ADC aimed to set a strategic precedent despite its limited immediate effect.

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nuru1 day ago

A sharper approach would involve opposing weak ex-parte motions promptly while preparing a stronger reply to any procedural lacuna.

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