The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.
A caller described Nigerians as “captured people” spiritually and criticised what he called widespread disorganisation among the populace. He said concerns raised by some citizens about an alleged plan by the government to turn the country into a one-party state had largely been dismissed. According to him, if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu believes he has everything under control ahead of the elections, he should allow events to unfold without interference, arguing that any attempt to interfere would suggest fear of opposition forces.
Another caller said it would be unfair to blame the judiciary for the challenges facing political parties. He argued that opposition parties seeking change should be more organised in their internal processes. He stated that the coming together of Rotimi Amaechi, David Mark, and Atiku Abubakar within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was unlikely to succeed, stressing that members of any political party must be aligned and on the same page.
He further noted that it is not unusual for the Supreme Court to reverse judgments, adding that such decisions often take time to ensure that all legal issues are properly addressed. He also said some political parties contribute to delays in their own cases and pointed out that the ADC has pending matters before the Federal High Court. In his view, political parties bear significant responsibility for their current challenges.
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