Supreme Court Has Recognised David Mark’s Leadership, Small Court Cannot Overturn It — Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has dismissed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and voiding Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy, insisting that no amount of court orders or intimidation can stop the opposition.

Melaye spoke at the ADC presidential campaign rally in Kebbi State, where he addressed the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu.

He argued that the court had established the principle of first judgment, and that there is a judgment from Justice Liman that came before the latest one.

“The court established the principle of first judgment, and we have a judgment from Justice Liman that came before this one. So, precedent has been set, what they are doing is 419,” Melaye said.

He said the Supreme Court has set and recognised the leadership of David Mark.

“The Supreme Court has set and recognised the leadership of David Mark. Then, how will a small court now come and join his name to the famous judges in this country?” he asked.

Melaye compared the judge to controversial judges in Nigeria’s past, mentioning Justice Ikpeme, who he linked to the June 12 election, and Justice Omo, who he said ordered the slaughtering of innocent people.

“We are saying that Nigeria belongs to all of us. Nobody will be coronated. ADC will be on the ballot,” he said.

He insisted that Atiku Abubakar will be the next president.

“So nobody should doubt it, Atiku Abubakar is the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Melaye declared.

He then introduced the former Senate President to the crowd.

“Ladies and gentlemen, join your hands together for the general who became a politician, the politician who became a senator, the senator who became Senate President, the Senate President that became chairman of a political party. General Senator David Mark,” he said.