Supreme Court Ruling: Yoruba Ronu Forum Backs Mark Leadership, Slams Tinubu’s Administration
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of an appeal filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, describing the ruling as a decisive step toward restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark. In a statement signed by its president, Akin Malaolu, the forum noted that […]
From right: The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark; National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi; former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke; a chieftain of ADC, John Oyegun and former National Chairman of ADC, Ralph Nwosu, during a conference, organised by the ADC in Abuja, recently
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of an appeal filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, describing the ruling as a decisive step toward restoring the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark.
In a statement signed by its president, Akin Malaolu, the forum noted that the apex court also set aside the “status quo antebellum” order earlier imposed by the Court of Appeal, effectively paving the way for the return of the Mark-led executive.
The group described the judgment as a victory for internal party democracy and a setback for what it alleged were efforts by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission to undermine opposition parties.
According to the forum, recent political developments have vindicated its decision not to endorse Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, insisting that the current state of governance reflects the concerns it had raised at the time.
The statement criticised the federal government’s handling of national issues, citing worsening insecurity, economic challenges, and an ongoing energy crisis. It alleged lapses in intelligence gathering within the country’s security architecture, claiming this had emboldened non-state actors involved in kidnapping, killings, and destruction of property.
The forum also expressed concern over what it described as a decline in democratic institutions, alleging that both the judiciary and legislature have been weakened under the current administration.
It further painted a grim picture of the nation’s socio-economic conditions, highlighting food insecurity and rising hardship among citizens. The group argued that government policies had contributed to increased corruption and deepened poverty.
Referring to a recent political summit in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the forum commended opposition leaders for what it described as a show of maturity and unity, noting that the gathering marked a significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum called on the ADC to take a leading role in galvanising opposition forces, pledging to mobilise support across the South-West region in favour of the party.
“The leadership forum will make all necessary efforts to deliver the South-West for the opposition,” the statement added.