Aliyu Bello Restrained by Court from Parading as APC Chairman in Nasarawa

A Senior District Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has issued an order prohibiting Hon. Aliyu Bello from parading or acting as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Hon. Abdullah M. Lanze, Senior District Judge, issued the court order on July 3, 2025, following an ex parte motion submitted by the plaintiff, Ibrahim Iliyasu, through his counsel, Z.Y. Suleiman Turaki Esq.

According to the court proceedings, the motion was supported by a 12-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Blessing Emmanuel Ayaka, a litigation secretary at J.J. Gbaja and Associates, which included exhibits.

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The court determined that the application had merit and granted it as requested.

“It is hereby ordered that the respondent (Hon. Aliyu Bello), whether by himself, his agents, privies, supporters, or any person acting on his behalf, authority or direction, is restrained from further parading himself, issuing statements, or acting in any manner whatsoever as a member or chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State,” the court’s order read.

The restriction further prohibits Hon. Bello from performing any duty or communicating in his capacity as APC chairman, whether in the media or otherwise, until the substantive motion on notice is heard and determined.

Court officials confirmed that the order was signed and stamped by the Registrar of the District Court on the same day, July 3, 2025.

The Nasarawa APC is experiencing internal conflict, with various factions vying for leadership and legitimacy.