Mr Mark said, “The ADC is not on trial. Rather, it is the judiciary that is on trial and the nation is waiting to see how the National Judicial Council will handle this situation.”
“The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is the highest form of judicial impertinence,” it said.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, Mr Ugochinyere described the decision as an “invitation to anarchy” and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic order.
The ADC considers this development not merely a legal dispute, but a dangerous escalation capable of destabilising the nation’s democratic process.
The court ordered INEC not to allow the parties to participate in subsequent elections, including the 2027 general polls.
Ms Okoli pleaded not guilty to all the charge
At the commencement of the sitting, the court registrar informed all parties that judgement had been postponed and that a new date would be communicated in due course.
Mr Aregbesola, through his lawyer, Mohammed Sheriff, cited lack of confidence in the judge, in his seven-ground argument.
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2027 presidential election.
The court held that issues relating to discipline and suspension within a political party remain the internal affairs of the party and do not require judicial intervention.
