ADC leadership crisis: Kwankwasiyya Movement tasks Supreme Court on timely judgement

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has appealed to the Supreme Court to deliver its judgement to determine the true leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on time so as to enable the party fully to participate in the preparation for the 2027 general elections as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines and rules.

Kwankwasiyya Movement, however, said it remained confident in the integrity, independence, and sense of responsibility of the Supreme Court in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed on Friday.

But the Movement said it considered it necessary to highlight the urgency surrounding the judgement by the Supreme Court.

The statement added that: “As it stands, the current situation has placed our party in a race against time.”

According to Dr. Mohammed: “Electoral processes are governed by strict constitutional and administrative timelines, and the absence of a clear and final determination inevitably constrains the ability of the party to fully organize, mobilize, and participate effectively within the democratic space.

“It is in this regard that we express our earnest hope that, in line with established judicial precedent and its historic role as the guardian of constitutional order, the Supreme Court will take into consideration not only the legal merits of the case, but also the time-sensitive nature of the issues involved.

“The Court has, over the years, demonstrated a clear understanding that justice, to be truly meaningful, must not only be fair but also timely, particularly, in matters with direct implications for democratic participation and national stability.”

The Movement, however, expressed confidence that the Supreme Court, in exercising its constitutional mandate, will act in a manner that preserves both the integrity of the judiciary and the vitality of Nigerians multiparty democracy.

“To our members and supporters, we urge patience, unity, and continued commitment to lawful and democratic engagement.

“This moment calls for resolve and confidence in the institutions that underpin our democracy.

“The Kwankwasiyya Movement remains assured that justice will prevail timely, fairly, and in the best interest of Nigeria,” the statement added.