The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suffered a fresh setback ahead of the 2027 general elections following a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja invalidating the processes that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate.
Justice Peter Lifu also nullified the emergence of David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and other party officials, declaring their leadership structure unlawful. The ruling further invalidated the nominations of ADC candidates for the 2027 elections.
The judgement followed a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the party, challenging the legitimacy of the David Mark-led leadership.
Reacting, Atiku described the ruling as an attempt to undermine his presidential ambition and disrupt the party’s campaign. He vowed to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, insisting that his campaign would continue despite the development.
However, Gombe welcomed the judgement, describing it as a victory for democracy and expressing confidence that the party’s nationwide campaign would proceed.
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