Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a recent judgment that nullified the party’s National Working Committee. The demonstrators accused the trial judge of intentionally withholding the document since the ruling was delivered on November 5, 2026, thereby obstructing the party's constitutional right to appeal.

The protest extended beyond the court premises to the headquarters of the United Nations, as well as the embassies of the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Protesters submitted letters seeking international attention and diplomatic support for due process, the right of appeal, and credible elections in Nigeria.

Party representatives argued that the delay in releasing the CTC threatens to render their right of appeal meaningless, particularly with election deadlines approaching. They also expressed concern that external political pressure might force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to act on the ruling before it can be legally contested. A petition was submitted to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court demanding the release of the document within 24 hours, while copies were sent to key judicial and law enforcement authorities, including the National Judicial Council and the Inspector-General of Police.

The underlying November 5 judgment nullified the leadership of former Senate President David Mark as the ADC National Chairman and invalidated decisions made under his tenure, including the selection process for the party's 2027 presidential candidate. In response, the ADC filed a notice of appeal and an application for a stay of execution to prevent INEC from taking irreversible actions prior to the appellate court's review.