Court Nullifies Atiku Abubakar's Candidacy for ADC

Nafiu Bala Gombe, the factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), commended the Federal High Court for its ruling in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, which nullified the leadership of the ADC led by David Mark.

The court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, invalidated decisions made by the Mark-led leadership, including the presidential primary that produced Atiku Abubakar as the ADC candidate for the 2027 general elections. The court found that the emergence of the Mark-led leadership violated the ADC constitution, relevant provisions of the Electoral Act, and the 1999 Constitution.

Gombe praised the trial judge for handling the case impartially and based on constitutional provisions, asserting that political parties must adhere to their constitutions and electoral laws. He argued that judicial intervention is necessary when parties fail to comply with their own rules to protect democracy and uphold the rule of law.