ADC Assembles 97-Lawyer Legal Team to Combat Alleged APC-Sponsored Lawsuit
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has mobilized 97 lawyers to defend against what it claims is a “fake and politically motivated lawsuit” allegedly backed by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party announced this unprecedented legal response during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
ADC officials reportedly described the lawsuit as targeting the party’s interim leadership structure. The legal challenge allegedly seeks to undermine the party’s current organizational framework through court proceedings. Party representatives characterized the action as politically motivated rather than legally justified.
The massive legal team represents one of the largest attorney mobilizations in recent Nigerian political disputes. ADC leadership gathered stakeholders in the nation’s capital to address the brewing legal battle. The party’s response demonstrates the high stakes involved in the leadership controversy.
APC officials have not yet responded to the allegations of sponsoring the lawsuit. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Nigeria’s major political parties ahead of future electoral cycles. Legal experts suggest such large-scale attorney involvement indicates complex constitutional and procedural issues.
The ADC’s defensive strategy signals expectations of prolonged litigation. Party officials view the legal challenge as an attempt to destabilize their organizational structure. The outcome could significantly impact the party’s operational capacity and electoral preparations.
Both parties’ legal teams are reportedly preparing for extensive court proceedings in the coming weeks.
