Stop using court to destabilise ADC – Ogun chapter warns politicians

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogun State chapter has expressed alarm over what it perceives as an attempt to destabilize the party through the Federal High Court before the 2027 general elections. The State Publicity Secretary, Olumide Onabajo, issued a statement on Wednesday, warning against the use of legal proceedings to disrupt the party's operations.

The ADC's concern arises from a lawsuit filed against the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over aspirants' disqualification during screening. The party questioned the legal and factual basis for including candidates who were not part of the original dispute, emphasizing that screening is the responsibility of the party's internal organs.

The ADC cautioned against the Federal High Court in Abeokuta being used as a tool to destabilize the party, either intentionally or unintentionally. The party expressed deep concern about the increasing tendency to bring internal disagreements to court, which could undermine its unity and stability. The ADC urged the judiciary to remain vigilant to prevent the judicial process from being weaponized by political actors for purposes beyond resolving legal disputes.

The party reaffirmed its respect for lawful court orders and called on its members, leaders, candidates, and supporters to remain calm, united, and law-abiding. It reiterated its commitment to defending its integrity, internal processes, and the rights of its cleared candidates through legal channels.