Atiku Abubakar Challenges ADC Leadership Ruling Impacting 2027

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court ruled that the leadership of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola in the ADC was illegal, nullifying their actions and the nominations of ADC candidates for the 2027 general elections. Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, successfully argued that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and the Electoral Act.

Atiku Abubakar condemned the judgement, stating it was a deliberate attempt to weaken the ADC and derail his presidential campaign. He expressed concerns about the implications for Nigerians suffering under the APC-led government and announced plans to appeal the ruling.

Gombe welcomed the judgement as a victory for democracy and stated that their campaign would continue across the country. The case involved multiple defendants, including the ADC, Mark, Aregbesola, INEC, and Ralph Nwosu, with 27 motions filed to counter Gombe's claims.