On Friday, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court reversed an injunction prohibiting the All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding its National Convention on March 26.
The decision was issued by Justice Bello Kawu, who argued that a political party cannot be sued by a member.
To reach his decision, the judge relied on a recent Supreme Court decision (Aguma vs APC).
The ruling came as a result of changes in the ruling party’s leadership as it prepares for the convention.
In recent days, there were tussles over the leadership of the party. Sani Bello of Niger State had taken over as the acting National Chairman of the APC in the absence of the Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the party, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.
The development, which came as a surprise development to many observers, was, however, kept under control as Governor Buni said all actions taken by his Niger counterpart remained valid.
He reiterated that he had duly transmitted power to Governor Bello who acted on his authority while he was away.
“Therefore all activities that were done in my absence remain valid and binding,” Buni said.
“All party stakeholders and members are hereby advised to disregard the previous statement discarding the activities of the Committee under the leadership of the Acting Chairman.”
Buni also called for “support and understanding to move the party forward to a successful Convention slated for March 26th, 2022”.