ADC Claims Legal Challenge Aims to Block 2027 Candidates

The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that a legal challenge against the party's leadership is intended to hinder its ability to field candidates in the 2027 general elections. Osunbor stated that the challenge aims to weaken the party and dissuade Nigerians from supporting its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

He accused factions within the ruling All Progressives Congress of backing the legal action, which follows a Federal High Court ruling that nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated decisions made under his leadership, including Abubakar's candidacy. Osunbor suggested that the claimant, Nafiu Bala Gombe, may have been influenced by these interests.

He also expressed concerns about the reassignment of the case to a different judge. The ADC plans to file a motion for a stay of execution and appeal the ruling, asserting that Abubakar's presidential ticket remains valid.