The Obidient Movement has issued a passionate appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, urging an expedited judicial resolution of all opposition cases currently before the apex court.
In a formal statement, the movement warned that justice delayed in this matter effectively equates to democracy denied.
The ongoing leadership vacuum within the main opposition coalition has left thousands of party members in a state of uncertainty, risking the disenfranchisement of a significant portion of the electorate. Many of these voters regard the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners as a credible alternative for national governance.
“The Supreme Court is the last refinery of justice,” the movement stated. “At a time when the political landscape demands absolute clarity, any prolonged delay in delivering a final verdict on the ADC leadership crisis invites mischief, fuels factionalism, and undermines preparations for a robust multi-party contest in the forthcoming elections.”
The Obidient Movement further noted that the legal battle between contending factions has transcended internal party affairs, becoming a matter of national interest that the apex court must weigh carefully in its decisions.
According to the group, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the voting public require a settled leadership structure to engage with, particularly as primary windows and coalition negotiations begin to take shape.
The movement therefore issued an urgent call for a definitive and speedy ruling on the leadership dispute currently paralysing the ADC. With the 2027 electoral cycle approaching, continued ambiguity surrounding the party’s executive framework—following the court’s decision to reserve judgment on April 22—threatens not only the ADC’s internal stability but also the broader viability of opposition consolidation in Nigeria.
A swift and unambiguous pronouncement from the Supreme Court, the movement argued, would stabilise the political atmosphere and allow the ADC and the wider opposition to refocus on the essential task of nation-building.
“We remain confident in the wisdom of the apex court and trust that the judiciary will continue to serve as the steadfast guardian of our democratic process,” the statement concluded.
Signed:
Dr Yunusa Tanko
National Coordinator, Obidient Movement
