INEC Awaiting Court Ruling on Atiku's ADC Candidacy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, and invalidated the nominations of candidates produced under its leadership. INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna clarified that the commission has not deliberated on the implications of the judgment or made any decisions regarding it.

He dismissed reports of Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi Amaechi being removed from INEC's portal, confirming they remain listed as the ADC's candidates for the 2027 general election. The judgment, issued by Justice Peter Lifu, followed a suit by Nafiu Bala Gombe, which challenged the legitimacy of the Mark-led leadership.

The ADC has rejected the ruling and plans to appeal, having filed for a stay of execution pending the appeal's outcome. Atiku Abubakar has also vowed to challenge the judgment.