2027: ADC accuses Federal High Court of withholding David Mark sack judgment

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the urgent release of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, stating that its continued withholding, despite payment of the required fees, violates the principles of access to justice. The opposition party claims that Justice Lifu declared the copies of the judgment were ready for distribution, but applications for the certified true copy (CTC) remain unanswered.

Both the counsel for the first defendant and the third defendant paid the assessed fees, yet they are still denied access to the judgment. ADC argues this is not a routine administrative delay but a denial of access to a court decision affecting their rights. The party questions the judge's impartiality, citing previous appellate decisions that cast doubt on his competence and neutrality.

The ADC asserts that the unexplained delay deepens damage to public confidence in the judiciary and will not be intimidated or denied its right to challenge the ruling.