A major legal debate has erupted following a letter from the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) requesting the Supreme Court to deliver judgment on its leadership tussle within three days.
The party expressed fears that further delay could block it from participating in the 2027 general elections.
As reported by legal sources, the letter addressed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, argues that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already de-recognised its leadership based on a lower court ruling.
Counsel to the ADC, Ejoharuwa Shaibu (SAN), stated: "Without the delivery of judgment within the next three days... the ADC stands the grave and irreversible risk of being excluded from participating in the 2027 general elections."
Legal experts are split on the propriety of this move. Professor Itse Sagay (SAN) defended the letter as a "mere request" due to the urgency of the INEC timetable.
However, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) countered that the request is "unlawful," arguing that judgment timelines are constitutionally prescribed and cannot be dictated by lawyers.
Other experts, like Prof. Ernest Ojukwu (SAN), suggested that an "affidavit of urgency" would have been more appropriate than a formal letter to the CJN.
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