A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that restored the David Mark led National Working Committee of the party, declaring that it signals the end of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
In a statement issued on Friday, Eze criticised the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, accusing them of undermining democratic processes.
He said, “The government led by President Bola Tinubu has tarnished the judiciary. Certain judges and courts are reportedly being systematically employed to undermine the leadership of political parties in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.
“Even when all seemed lost, given the recent court rulings in political cases, particularly those involving opposition parties, Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment was a divine intervention.
“We express our gratitude to God Almighty for prompting the Supreme Court to overturn that disgraceful, distorted, and anti democratic ruling issued by the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the misguided interpretation and decision of INEC regarding our party, the ADC.”
Eze stated that the ruling should prompt the president to begin preparing for a transition of power.
“With Thursday’s ruling saving the ADC from destruction, it is time for Tinubu to begin drafting his handover notes and prepare for his return to Lagos State,” he said.
He urged the party to focus on strengthening its position as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that stability in leadership would enhance organisation and participation.
Eze also said the judgment would contribute to Nigeria’s body of case law on political party governance and influence how future disputes are resolved.
He commended the Supreme Court for upholding justice, warning that a contrary decision could have further eroded public confidence in the judiciary.
“Clearly, this ruling has set the stage for cohesion, unity, stability, and effective leadership within the ADC.
“With this issue now definitively settled, even though it should not have been justiciable ab initio, as it pertains to an internal matter of a political party, we urge all our members, stakeholders, and supporters to unite behind the David Mark led leadership of the ADC to collectively reposition the party for greater national significance, viability, and visibility,” he said.
