Nigerian Court to Rule on Judge's Recusal in ADC Leadership Dispute

A planned swift hearing concerning the lawsuit to remove the executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, has encountered a delay. The Federal High Court in Abuja was set to hear the case, but Justice Peter Lifu, who presides over the matter, is now facing a request for his recusal. Lawyers representing one of the parties have asked Justice Lifu to step down from the case, citing allegations of bias. This request has postponed the proceedings, with the judge now scheduled to deliver a ruling on the recusal motion on June 16. The legal challenge targets the leadership of the ADC, specifically the executives under Senator David Mark. The initial intention was for a speedy resolution of the suit aimed at ousting these leaders. However, the judge's alleged bias has introduced a significant procedural hurdle, pushing back the substantive hearing of the case.