Atiku's Aide Questions INEC on ADC Leadership Rulings

Paul Ibe, the media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its position on conflicting court judgments about the ADC leadership. His comments followed a statement from INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, indicating that the commission would adhere to court decisions concerning Atiku's participation in the 2027 presidential election.

Ibe emphasized the need for INEC to clarify its stance on a judgment delivered by Justice Musa Liman on July 2, 2026, which upheld the leadership of David Mark. He questioned whether Justice Liman's judgment had been set aside and urged INEC to specify which orders it considers binding.

Ibe insisted that INEC must provide a coherent explanation reconciling the two court decisions, asserting that the rule of law should guide its actions rather than political convenience.