A prominent governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani, has condemned the state, local government and ward congresses conducted in the state in defiance of a court order.
Binani addressed supporters drawn from the 21 local government areas at a gathering in Yola on Monday, where she questioned the legitimacy of the congresses after a High Court sitting in Yola directed that the exercise be suspended.
An ADC committee proceeded with the congresses over the weekend despite the suspension order issued by the court, following a suit filed by the state chairman of the party, Yohanna Shehu. Shehu had approached the court to halt the exercise, alleging that he and his executive committee were completely sidelined in the planning of the congresses.
After several of her supporters spoke at the rally held at Lamido Cinema in Yola on Monday afternoon, Binani reiterated their concerns while urging restraint and patience pending the court’s decision on the matter.
The High Court in Yola, while issuing its suspension order, directed all parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit and adjourned further proceedings to Wednesday, April 15.
Binani advised her supporters to remain calm, noting that any further action would depend on the court’s ruling, particularly if the congresses are annulled but the ADC Congress Committee insists on recognising those elected during the disputed exercise.
“If the court eventually decides that the conduct of the congresses is okay despite the order suspending them, we should accept it,” she said.
