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High Court stops planned ADC congresses in Adamawa following suit by state chairman Yohanna Shehu over alleged exclusion from planning.
A High Court in Adamawa State has ordered the suspension of the congresses planned by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.
The congresses were scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 9, 2026, but were halted by an order issued by Justice Ahmed Isah of High Court No. 6.
The suspension will remain in effect pending the determination of a case currently before the court.
Case Filed By ADC State Chairman
The case was instituted by the state chairman of the ADC, Yohanna Shehu, who is protesting his alleged exclusion from the congress planning process.
Justice Isah has fixed the hearing for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Leadership Dispute At The Centre
The controversy stems from the activities of a state transition committee of the ADC, led by Sadiq Dasin, which is coordinating the congress planning.
The committee’s legitimacy has been contested by party stakeholders, deepening internal divisions within the state chapter.
