The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the Federal High Court for failing to release the certified true copy of Justice Peter Lifu's recent judgment concerning the party's leadership and the rights of its members.

Speaking through Phrank Shaibu, the party's Presidential Campaign Director of Strategic Communication, the ADC criticized the delay as an indefensible barrier to justice. Legal representatives for the first and third defendants formally applied for and paid the required fees on November 5 and November 6, 2026, respectively. Although the court's official "PAID" stamp confirms that all administrative requirements were met, the official documentation has continued to be withheld despite Justice Lifu's public declaration in open court that the copies were ready.

The party argued that this administrative obstruction effectively prevents legal teams from reviewing the official orders and exercising their right to mount a legal challenge. Furthermore, the ADC raised serious prior concerns regarding Justice Lifu's impartiality and competence, noting that the timing of the judgment closely followed the party's campaign launch in Sokoto.

The campaign leadership stated that public confidence in the judiciary relies heavily on transparency and equal access to legal records. Warning that the party will not be intimidated or silenced, the ADC called for an immediate public explanation, the swift release of the certified judgment, and full accountability through all lawful and institutional channels.