Leadership Tussle Rocks Adamawa ADC as Court Stops Planned Congress

The leadership crisis and growing factional disputes within the Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken a new turn, following an interim order issued by a State High Court, stopping the party’s planned congress pending the resolution of a case before it.

The order was granted on April 10, 2026, by Justice Kyanson Samuel Lawanson after considering a motion ex-parte filed by the applicant, Israel Ishaku, who sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Lawanson noted that upon careful examination of the supporting affidavit, attached exhibits, and the written submissions of counsel, the court found sufficient grounds to approve the application and grant interim relief.
The court subsequently restrained the respondents, including Barrister Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, the African Democratic Congress, and retired Brigadier General Ishaya Bauka, from proceeding with the Adamawa State congress intended to elect a state chairman, pending the determination of the substantive suit.
Justice Lawanson stressed that the directive was necessary to preserve the status quo and avoid any actions that might affect the outcome of the case, in accordance with the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules.
The matter has been adjourned to April 17, 2026, when all parties are expected to appear before the court for further hearing.