ADC Candidates Warn of Election Instability After Court Ruling

The Forum of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship Candidates in Nigeria condemned the judgement of Justice Peter Lifu, which nullified the party's National Working Committee led by Senator David Mark. They described the ruling as a serious threat to democratic freedoms and a potential destabilizer of the 2027 electoral process.

The judgement invalidated all activities under the Mark-led leadership, including the nomination of candidates for the upcoming elections, notably its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. At a press conference in Abuja, Zakari Mohammed, the ADC governorship candidate in Kwara State, urged the international community, including the African Union, ECOWAS, United Nations, and Commonwealth, to intervene.

The candidates called for a review of the judgement by appellate courts and urged the executive and political actors to uphold judicial independence. They also requested the Independent National Electoral Commission to remain impartial and called for the protection of ADC members' rights amid reported attacks on opposition parties.