Court Case Filed Against Malam Ahmed Nasiru El-Rufai and Others

By Adamu Yusuf

A case has been filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, with suit number FCT/HJ/GAR/CV/383/2025, by Hon. Adamu Ahmad Dattijo and Alhaji Suleiman Abdullahi against Malam Ahmed Nasiru El-Rufai, Jafaru Sani, Bashir Saidu, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The case, filed on September 9, 2025, seeks an order restraining the National Chairman of the ADC from recognizing Malam Ahmed Nasiru El-Rufai, Jafaru Sani, and Bashir Saidu as members of the Party.

The plaintiffs are seeking the following reliefs:

1. AN ORDER, Setting aside the nomination/appointment of Jafaru Sani as National Vice Chairman, North West Zone of the ADC, citing non-compliance with the Party’s Constitution and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. AN ORDER, Setting aside actions taken by Jafaru Sani in his purported capacity as National Vice Chairman, North West Zone.
3. AN ORDER, Restraining Malam Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai and Jafaru Sani from further parading themselves as Members/leaders of the ADC.

The case was heard on 25th September, 2025 before Honourable Justice N.C Nwabulu, and adjourned to 16th October, 2025, for continuation of hearing. All parties have been advised to maintain the status quo until the matter is determined.