The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate release of the certified true copy (CTC) of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, describing the continued delay as a denial of access to justice.
In a statement on Monday, the opposition party said Justice Lifu had declared in open court that copies of the judgment were ready. However, it alleged that despite formal applications by its lawyers and payment of the required fees, the certified judgment had remained inaccessible.
The party called on the Federal High Court to immediately release the certified judgment and provide a public explanation for the delay, warning that it would pursue all lawful means to challenge the ruling and ensure accountability.
Recall that the Federal High Court had sacked the ADC executives led by former Senate President, David Mark, in a judgment that plunged the opposition party into a fresh leadership crisis.
The development has also raised questions about the party’s political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last week stated that it was awaiting the certified true copy of the judgment before taking a decision on the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.