Atiku Abubakar Confirms 2027 Election Candidacy Plans

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, announced that he would not be deterred from contesting in the 2027 general election, emphasizing his commitment to being on the ballot. His declaration follows the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appealing a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the party's congresses and dismissed the National Executive Committee led by Senator David Mark.

The ruling, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, recognized Nafiu Bala Gombe as the legitimate leader of the ADC and deemed the actions of the Mark-led executive as unlawful and unconstitutional. The ADC has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any actions that might undermine their appeal.

Additionally, the ADC accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to destabilize the party, a claim the APC denied. Atiku criticized the current government for its handling of various issues, asserting that the opposition must be allowed to compete fairly in the upcoming elections.