The Taraba APC crisis has taken a new turn as the Federal High Court in Jalingo fixes April 29, 2026, for the hearing of a suit challenging the outcome of the recent state congress. The suit, filed by Abdulhadi Haruna Lau, a chairmanship aspirant, contests the emergence of Alhaji Abubakar Bawa as the party's state chairman. Lau alleges that he was unjustly removed from the process that produced a consensus candidate, claiming that the process lacked transparency and fairness.
Lau stated that he did not see members of the election or appeal committees, and that officials assigned to conduct the congress failed to properly interface with aspirants. He also claimed that the committees were effectively sidelined and prevented from interacting with some contestants. Lau displayed a receipt of the purchase of his nomination form, saying he was disappointed that the party leadership did not explain why he and his supporters were allegedly excluded from the caucus meeting that produced the consensus candidate.
The case, marked FHC/JAL/CS/5/2026, is a direct challenge to the outcome of the Taraba APC state congress. Lau has formally petitioned the process and approached the court for redress, maintaining that the alleged irregularities left him with no option but to challenge the outcome legally.
The court's decision to hear the suit on April 29, 2026, is a significant development in the ongoing crisis within the Taraba APC. The party's leadership must take responsibility for the alleged irregularities in the congress process, which have left Abdulhadi Haruna Lau and his supporters feeling disenfranchised. The court's ruling will have far-reaching implications for the party's internal dynamics and its chances of success in future elections. If the allegations of irregularities are proven, it could undermine the legitimacy of the current party leadership and lead to a re-evaluation of the party's internal processes. The outcome will be closely watched by Nigerians, who are eager to see accountability and transparency in the country's political institutions.
