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BREAKING: Appeal court affirms judgment barring INEC from recognising ADC state congresses

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July 13, 2026

Faith Okoye

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The court of appeal in Abuja has affirmed the judgment
restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from
recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the David
Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a split decision of two versus one, the appeal court on
Monday affirmed the judgment delivered by Joyce Abdulmalik, judge at the
federal high court in Abuja, on April 29, 2026.

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