The Federal High Court in Sokoto has postponed proceedings in a leadership tussle rocking the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to June 19, 2026. The delay was triggered by a technical flaw in the court documents served on the defendants.
Sulaiman Usman, counsel for the first defendant, brought the issue to the court’s attention stating that the documents lacked proper signatures from the court registry. He emphasized the need for the correction, describing the situation as a clear procedural oversight.
All legal representatives involved acknowledged the error and consented to its rectification. Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud expressed surprise at the mishap and directed that properly endorsed documents be re-served on all parties.
Following the issuance of the corrected papers, the judge cautioned registry staff against future lapses and scheduled the next hearing for June 19. The lawsuit itself challenges the legitimacy of individuals currently claiming to be the ADC state chairman and secretary in Sokoto.