TMSG Urges ADC to Avoid Linking Sokoto Rally to Court Ruling on Leadership Dispute

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to exercise restraint in its comments on the recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership dispute.

The group expressed concern over attempts to link the judgment, which affected the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC, to the party’s recent campaign rally in Sokoto, describing such claims as potentially misleading.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said it was important to avoid statements suggesting that the rally influenced the court’s decision.

The group noted that the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja followed a suit instituted by the party’s former National Deputy Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the process through which Mark and other members of the caretaker committee assumed leadership of the party.

TMSG recalled that the ADC leadership had previously welcomed aspects of the judicial process, particularly following the Supreme Court's intervention in April, which directed the parties to return to the Federal High Court for an expedited hearing of the dispute.

It, however, urged the party to respect the judicial process and refrain from making statements that could undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

The group advised the affected party leaders to obtain the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment and pursue the appropriate legal channels if they are dissatisfied with the ruling.

TMSG further called on political actors to demonstrate restraint, uphold democratic principles and allow the courts to discharge their constitutional responsibilities without undue pressure.

It stressed that respect for the rule of law and judicial institutions remains essential to strengthening Nigeria's democratic process, particularly as the country approaches another general election.