Nigeria, May 5 -- The Adamawa State High Court in Yola has nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process.

The ruling was delivered in a suit filed by the state chairperson of the party, Shehu Yohanna, who challenged the legality of the congresses, stating that the proceedings failed to comply with both established legal frameworks and internal party procedures.

TVC reported that the judge, Isa Ahmed, held that the conduct of the congresses was in direct violation of Section 84(4) of the Electoral Act and Article 18 of the ADC constitution.

In his judgment, Mr Ahmed noted that the defendants disregarded statutory guidelines, opting instead for a "self-imposed...