He said that all legitimate nomination forms can only be obtained through the party’s official national secretariat.
A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, had filed the case, asking the court to bar Mr Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 poll.
Ms Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, was suspended indefinitely by the ADC Wuse ward chapter.
During proceedings, the convict pleaded for leniency.
The judge granted an order directing the Wuse ward executive committee of the African Democratic Congress to serve Senator Ireti Kingibe court documents by substituted means.
Mr Ifoh argued that the judgement contradicted earlier rulings of superior courts.
Mr George said, “If the other group rejects this golden opportunity for peace, we will proceed with the appeal.”
The judge stated that no political party should be allowed to profit from the violation of its own rule or the national constitution.
The judge then stood down the matter for several hours to allow the parties to regularise their processes.
The senator’s defection has further strengthened APC’s grip on Cross River State.
