Law Doesn’t Care About Feelings” – Festus Keyamo Slams African Democratic Congress Led By David Mark

In a post shared on his account, Keyamo alleged that the faction created the situation they are now facing and is attempting to resolve it through sentiment rather than legal means.

He advised the party to either seek a faster resolution through the courts, reach a political compromise, or explore alternative strategies to avoid further complications.

According to him, legal matters are determined by facts, evidence, and the interpretation of the law, not by emotions or political sentiments. He dismissed arguments about the “status quo ante bellum,” describing them as a distraction from the real legal issues at hand.

Keyamo further explained that the ongoing court case challenging the control of the party remains the most important factor, not the recognition or position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at this stage.

He warned that as long as the matter is still before the court, any actions taken by either faction could become irrelevant, especially if they fall outside INEC’s deadlines for candidate nominations. He cautioned that this situation could leave the party without candidates for the election.

This comes despite the ADC’s insistence that it will proceed with its congresses and conventions, regardless of INEC’s position or the Court of Appeal’s ruling.