The court directed all parties to preserve the situation as it existed before the dispute pending the final determination of the case. “An order is made directing all parties in this suit to maintain the status quo ante bellum pending the final determination of the substantive suit,” Justice Ibrahim held. He also sought an order restraining Hassan from parading himself or campaigning as the APC candidate pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. In the alternative, the plaintiff asked the court to direct all parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum until the substantive suit was determined. The substantive suit is expected to come up for hearing on August 24, 2026.