The order, issued by Justice Emeka Nwite, followed a motion ex parte filed by Nafiu Gombe on September 2, 2025. This development comes after INEC had officially recognized Mark and Aregbesola as the party's interim leaders on its website.
Key points from the court order:
- Interim Injunction: The court has restrained INEC from recognizing Mark and Aregbesola as the national chairman and national secretary of the ADC.
- Representatives: INEC is also barred from recognizing the representatives of Mark and Aregbesola pending the hearing of the motion on notice.
- Dhefendants: The ADC, Mark, Aregbesola, INEC, and former national chairman Ralph Nwosu are listed as defendants in the case.
The court's decision has significant implications for the ADC and the opposition coalition, which aims to contest the presidential and other elections in 2027.