Court adjourns APC Taraba chairmanship primary suit to July 22

The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, has again adjourned the suit challenging the conduct and outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary election to July 22, 2026.

The case, which seeks the nullification of the APC chairmanship primary election, came up before the court for definite hearing on Wednesday.

During the proceedings, the presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu, adjourned the matter to allow for hearing on the originating summons filed by the plaintiff.

The plaintiff is asking the court to declare the chairmanship primary election invalid, alleging that the exercise did not comply with the provisions of the law and the party’s guidelines.

The suit is expected to determine the legality of the primary election and could have significant implications for the APC’s leadership in Taraba State.

Counsel to the parties were present in court and are expected to present their legal arguments when the matter resumes on the adjourned date.

The court fixed July 22, 2026, for hearing on the originating summons, when the substantive issues raised in the suit will be argued before the court.

The outcome of the case is being closely monitored by party members, political stakeholders and observers across the state, given its potential impact on the APC’s internal leadership structure and political activities in Taraba State.