The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja restrained former Senate President David Mark and former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola from serving as the party’s National Chairman and Secretary, respectively. According to a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the court’s ruling on September 4, 2025, did not grant an ex-parte application filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, but instead ordered the defendants to be put on notice.

The court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, directed the defendants to appear and show cause why the application should not be granted, and adjourned the matter until September 15, 2025. The ADC attributes the speculation to “desperate political jobbers” who were disappointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision. The party urges the media and the public to be cautious of fake news and to verify information to avoid misleading Nigerians.

The ADC’s statement aims to set the record straight regarding the false reports circulating in the media about the court’s ruling on the party’s leadership. The party emphasizes that the court did not issue any order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from functioning as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC. The statement clarifies that the court’s decision was a refusal of the ex-parte application, and the matter has been adjourned to a later date.

The ADC’s denial of the reports comes amid ongoing developments in Nigeria’s political landscape. The party’s leadership has been a subject of interest, and the recent court ruling has sparked speculation about the party’s future. The ADC’s statement seeks to provide clarity on the matter and reassure its members and supporters that the party’s leadership remains intact.

The court’s decision to adjourn the matter until September 15, 2025, indicates that the issue is still pending, and a final determination has not been made. The ADC’s statement advises the public to await the outcome of the court proceedings and to rely on verified information from credible sources. As the matter unfolds, the ADC’s leadership and the party’s future direction will likely remain a subject of interest and scrutiny.