In Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, the Federal High Court has rescheduled the hearing for the lawsuit contesting the APC chairmanship primary results to July 22, 2026. This legal action aims to invalidate the election outcome, citing claims that the process violated both party regulations and legal standards.
Justice Mashkur Salisu presided over the session on Wednesday, opting to push the date back to focus on the plaintiff’s originating summons. Legal representatives for both sides were in attendance and are prepared to submit their arguments when the case returns to the docket. The court’s eventual ruling carries substantial weight for the future of the APC’s leadership hierarchy within Taraba State.
The proceedings are being watched intently by political analysts and party members, as the decision will likely reshape the internal governance of the APC locally. The substantive arguments regarding the validity of the primary election are set to take center stage during the upcoming July hearing.
