The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sued the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, over allegations of corruption, disobedience of court orders, and bias against the party regarding a pending case at the Abuja division of the court.
The suit, dated and filed on June 4, 2026, by the National Welfare Secretary of the ADC, Nkemakolam Ukandu, names the National Judicial Council (NJC), Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu—the judge newly assigned to hear the suit challenging the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the ADC.
The plaintiff, who is seeking to be joined in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025 brought by Nafiu Bala Gombe against the Mark-led leadership, is accusing the Chief Judge and Justice Lifu of bias and a willingness to do the bidding of individuals acting against the interests of the party.
Recall that on June 1, 2026, a formal petition seeking the removal of Justice
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