ADC Appeals Federal High Court Judgement, Seeks Stay of Execution
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the party, while also filing an application for a stay of execution pending the determination of the appeal.
The ADC Governorship Candidate in Enugu State, Chief Obodoeze Chukwuma Ocho, disclosed this in a press release issued on Friday, November 7, 2026, assuring party members, supporters and the general public that the party remained committed to its political activities.
According to the statement signed by Ossai Oliver, Spokesperson to the governorship candidate, the party, through its counsel, S. E. Aruwa, SAN & Co., filed a Notice of Appeal on November 6, 2026, challenging the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court on November 5.
It further disclosed that the party, on the same day, filed a Motion on Notice for Stay of Execution of the judgment pending the hearing and determination of the appeal by the Court of Appeal.
The statement added that the ADC had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the pending appeal and its application for a stay of execution, noting that the commission acknowledged receipt of the notification on November 6.
It said the party had also requested INEC to suspend further action on the matter pending the determination of the appeal.
The governorship candidate, while assuring supporters that there was no cause for alarm, urged party faithful across the 17 local government areas of Enugu State to remain calm, steadfast and committed to the party.
He called on local government and ward chairmen, women and youth leaders, support groups and other stakeholders to sustain their mobilisation activities, meetings and grassroots engagement.
He expressed confidence in the judicial process, assuring supporters that the party would continue to pursue its legal options while remaining united and focused on its political objectives.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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