Sokoto ADC leadership crisis case adjournment as Federal High Court delays hearing to June 4, 2026 over procedural issues and Sallah break
The Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, 20 May 2026, adjourned proceedings in the Sokoto ADC leadership crisis case adjournment matter to 4 June 2026, in an ongoing legal dispute over the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.
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Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, who presided over the case, ruled that the adjournment was necessary to allow all parties sufficient time to respond to pending applications and ensure proper service of court processes.
The judge also noted that the decision was influenced by the forthcoming Sallah celebrations, describing the move as essential to guaranteeing fair hearing and justice for all parties involved.
During the sitting, counsel representing the 2nd and 3rd defendants, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim, SAN, requested an adjournment on the grounds that some parties had not been duly served with relevant legal documents.
He further informed the court of additional filings, including a motion challenging an earlier ex-parte order granted on 8 May 2026.
Although lead counsel for the plaintiffs, Barrister Matthew Burkaa, SAN, initially objected to the request, he later conceded that granting more time would allow all sides to respond adequately to pending applications.
After hearing submissions from both sides, Justice Mahmud fixed 4 June 2026 for continuation of hearing.
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The case forms part of a broader leadership tussle within the ADC in Sokoto State, which has seen multiple adjournments, including an earlier postponement from 8 May to 19 May 2026.
