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Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, will today begin a speedy trial in the suit challenging the leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC), under Senator David Mark.

Lifu had last week ordered accelerated hearing and adjourned to today, Monday, June 8, for commencement of hearing, after directing all parties in the suit to file and exchange their various processes for and against the suit.