Galadima blasts ADC for celebrating judge's illness, warns it blocks appeal

Buba Galadima, NDC chieftain, appeared on AIT Wednesday criticizing ADC members for celebrating Justice Peter Lifu's reported illness after he delivered a judgment against their party. Dino Melaye reportedly stated ADC obtained a true certified copy of the judgment, but Galadima warned that if Justice Lifu travels to Europe for medical treatment, no other judge can sign the records of proceedings—stalling any appeal until the judge returns. "Maybe there aren't intelligent people in the ADC," Galadima said, arguing the party should focus on securing appeal records rather than reacting emotionally. He extended the critique to Nigerian opposition politicians broadly, calling them "lazy" for failing to think through legal implications. The judgment against ADC and the procedural trap of an absent judge create a strategic vulnerability the party's public reaction suggests they haven't fully grasped.

Will ADC prioritize the procedural work needed to preserve appeal rights, or will political theater cost them their legal window?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/12/no-intelligent-people-in-adc-buba-galadima-blasts-melaye/