The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as interim leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The order followed a motion ex parte filed on September 2, 2025, by Nafiu Gombe.
In the suit, the ADC, Mark, and Aregbesola were listed as first, second, and third defendants, while INEC and a former national chairman of the party, Ralph Nwosu, were named as fourth and fifth defendants.
Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the interim injunction, directed INEC to halt recognition of Mark and Aregbesola or their representatives, pending the determination of a motion on notice.
INEC had earlier updated its website, reflecting Mark as the party’s interim national chairman and Aregbesola as national secretary.