ADP's Dr. Johnson Chukwuka Challenges Nomination of Aliyu
Dr. Johnson Chukwuka, a presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has initiated legal action against the ADP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit, identified as Suit No.
FHC/ABJ/CS/1853/2026, contests the legitimacy of the presidential primary held on May 29 and 30, 2026, which resulted in Abbas-Bin Aliyu being declared the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Chukwuka seeks a court declaration that the primary was invalid and requests that he be recognized as the rightful candidate.
He argues that the nomination process violated several sections of the Electoral Act 2026 and the ADP's internal guidelines. Additionally, the ADP has raised concerns regarding the unauthorized submission of nomination documents to INEC, involving Fatima Mustapha, a former staff member.
The court will assess the validity of the primary and Aliyu's nomination as the ADP's candidate.
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