The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over its management dispute with Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to chorus from taking any motion pending the dedication of the enchantment.
The celebration additionally disclosed that it had filed an software for a keep of execution, asking INEC to respect the continuing judicial course of and keep away from steps that might pre-empt the Court of Appeal.
The growth was contained in an announcement on Friday by the ADC’s Presidential Campaign Council Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu.
The assertion mentioned the enchantment was filed towards the judgment delivered on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025 involving Gombe and the celebration.
According to the ADC, INEC was formally notified on November 6 of the enchantment and the applying for a keep of execution.
It said that the applying was but to be decided, insisting that the electoral fee ought to train restraint till the appellate courtroom considers the matter.
“The application for a stay has not yet been determined. INEC must therefore exercise restraint. It must not act as though the appeal and stay application do not exist,” the assertion mentioned.
The celebration described the enchantment as a “lawful exercise of its right to challenge the judgment, expressing confidence that the Court of Appeal would give proper consideration to its arguments.”
It additionally urged its members and supporters to stay calm, assuring them that the authorized growth wouldn’t weaken its resolve or distract it from its political actions.
“Our campaigns continue without interruption. There is no stopping the affordability train or our mission to make life better for Nigerians,” it added.
