Court Ruling
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Federal High Court nullifies ADC leadership and Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential candidacy
A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the African Democratic Congress’s leadership under David Mark was unconstitutional, striking down the party’s decisions including former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as its 2027 presidential candidate. The judgment drew praise from factional chair Nafiu Bala and criticism from opposition leader Peter Obi.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 22:45 WAT · 7 sources
Delta ADC rejects Federal High Court ruling, maintains Atiku and Ogboru as 2027 candidates
The African Democratic Congress in Delta State has dismissed a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the David Mark-led national leadership, insisting that Atiku Abubakar and Chief Great Ogboru remain the party's candidates for the 2027 elections.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 21:18 WAT · 1 source
Federal High Court nullifies ADC leadership and Atiku’s presidential candidacy amid political backlash
A Abuja Federal High Court ruled the David Mark‑led caretaker committee of the African Democratic Congress illegal, voiding its decisions including Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential nomination, prompting criticism from opposition figures and praise from the ruling party’s minister.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 19:15 WAT · 8 sources
Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's ADC presidential nomination ahead of Jan 16 election
A Federal High Court in Abuja has voided former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's candidacy for the African Democratic Congress, citing irregularities in the party’s leadership election, prompting an appeal and raising uncertainty for the upcoming vote.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 9 sources
ADC warns APC against political instability after court ruling on party leadership
The African Democratic Congress has challenged a Federal High Court judgment that dissolved its leadership and invalidated Atiku Abubakar's candidacy, warning the ruling APC that such actions threaten national stability.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 17:48 WAT · 2 sources
Federal High Court in Benin City declares Efosa Omo the rightful NDC candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency
A Benin City Federal High Court removed Uyi Omosigho as the NDC’s House of Representatives candidate for Oredo, naming Osagie Efosa Omo as the authentic nominee ahead of the 2027 elections.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 3 sources