The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has raised the alarm over alleged plots by the President Bola Tinubu administration to use the courts to scuttle the party’s rising momentum.
Mark gave the warning in Abuja during a visit by the ADC’s National Legal Support Group, led by Abdullahi AbdulRahman.
During the meeting, AbdulRahman disclosed that at least 310 lawyers volunteered to defend the party in all ongoing and future legal cases across Nigeria. According to him, the legal team has representation in all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and is fully mobilised to tackle any legal challenge ADC may face.
The ADC legal team includes prominent legal figures such as the Legal Adviser, Peter Oyewole; former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN); and former Edo State Governor and legal scholar, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor. “We are prepared to handle any case that may arise against ADC anywhere in the country”, AbdulRrahman said.
He added that the lawyers believe in the ability of the leadership to transform the party and make a meaningful contribution to national development. Praising Mark’s integrity, AbdulRahman urged him to use his experience and statesmanship to guide the ADC to national prominence.
He called on the party’s Legal Adviser to provide necessary documents and updates on legal matters to help the team work effectively.
