The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by the African Democratic Congress leadership led by David Mark.[1][2]

One report said Justice Okon Abang delivered the lead judgment, while another described the ruling as a 2-1 decision of a three-member panel that saw no reason to set aside the order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja on 29 April.[1][2]

What the order covers

The injunction bars INEC from recognising or taking part in ADC congresses at the state level that were organised by the Mark-led executives.[1][2]

The appeal court’s decision leaves the earlier Federal High Court restraint in place, according to both accounts.[1][2]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld a Federal High Court order against INEC over ADC state congresses.[1][2]
  • The congresses were linked to the ADC leadership led by David Mark.[1][2]
  • One source identified the ruling as a 2-1 judgment; the other named Justice Okon Abang as the lead judge.[1][2]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • The identity of the lead judge differs between the two reports: one names Justice Okon Abang, while the other does not.[1][2]
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