ADC to Challenge Court Ruling, Vows to Contest 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its intention to participate in the 2027 general election, despite a Federal High Court ruling that nullified the leadership structure under which its candidates were selected. Kola Ologbondiyan, spokesperson for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, stated the party would pursue all legal avenues to challenge the ruling, emphasizing that it would avoid actions that could destabilize the country.

Ologbondiyan criticized the judgment by Justice Peter Lifu, arguing it contradicted an earlier ruling by Justice Musa Liman regarding the party's leadership. He expressed concern over the implications of conflicting judicial decisions and their potential to undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

Ologbondiyan also alleged that the judgment aimed to hinder the ADC's political activities, particularly following a successful campaign rally in Sokoto State. He asserted that the ADC would continue its campaign efforts, which have garnered significant public attention.