Benue APC: Agada’s Legal Team Outshines Opponent’s Tactical Blunder
In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, today’s proceedings at the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, brought another notable victory for Comrade Austin Agada and his formidable legal team.
The appeal, mounted by the opposing faction dissatisfied with the ruling by Benue State’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, took a striking turn, revealing the strength of Agada’s team and leaving the opposition grasping at straws.
Represented by Senior Advocate Yakubu Philemon, Agada’s legal team decisively dismantled the opposition’s arguments, which focused not on the merits of the interim injunction’s dismissal but on alleged procedural comments made by Justice Ikpambese.
In response to the claims raised by Matthew Burka, SAN, for the Appellant, the presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice Francis Dekaa, questioned the relevance of the appeal, bluntly asking Burka if he represented Hon. Justice Tsumba or was addressing a pertinent matter on behalf of the APC itself.
Philemon skillfully redirected the court’s focus to the core issue, the legitimacy of Agada’s leadership as APC Chairman, withstanding each tactic deployed by the opposition, which many view as guided by external forces. Agada’s legal team underscored that the appeal sought to undermine the court’s earlier ruling by latching onto administrative comments rather than confronting the foundational decision favoring Agada.
Observers and party insiders have been quick to label the appeal a misguided attempt, intent on destabilizing the APC in Benue State. This latest development reinforces Agada’s reputation for tenacity and commitment to due process, while critics argue that the opponent’s tactics serve only to disrupt the APC’s internal stability.
The matter was adjourned for judgment, with the date to be communicated, but today’s proceedings have further solidified Agada’s stance as the rightful APC Chairman. In the eyes of many, Agada’s victory reflects a commitment to the rule of law and accountability that is sorely lacking on the opposing side.
