I agree with you, the ADC legal strategy in this case is problematic. Why did David Mark appeal against an order that was not injunctive and did not adversely affect his position? I cannot fathom. The judge did not grant any restraining order. The ex-parte motion failed the moment the judge ordered the plaintiff to put the defendants on notice. It became a motion on notice. The court ordered the plaintiff to put the defendants on notice. They should have filed processes in vehement opposition to the motion and the substantive suit. But the legal team decided to file an interlocutory appeal against the order to show cause. It’s unusual. It’s untidy to me. I hope they’ve returned to the Federal High Court to address the pending suit. If they choose to further appeal to the Supreme Court, it’ll be more problematic for them.
