Court Affirms Abubakar Bashir as ADC Candidate for Yola
The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled in favor of Abubakar Bashir, recognizing him as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary for the Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency in Adamawa State. The judgment, delivered by Justice Chigozie S.
Onah on September 17, 2026, nullified the nomination of incumbent lawmaker Abubakar Babazango for the 2027 general elections. The dispute arose from the ADC primary held on May 21, 2026, where Bashir secured 33,931 votes, defeating Babazango, who received 4,359 votes.
Bashir alleged attempts to alter the results in favor of Babazango, prompting him to challenge the nomination in court. The court found that the process of Babazango's acceptance as the winner did not comply with the ADC Constitution and guidelines, specifically stating that a declared winner can only be replaced if they die or withdraw, conditions that did not apply to Bashir.
Consequently, the court nullified Babazango's nomination.
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