Imasuagbon Critiques Court Ruling on Atiku's Candidacy

Kenneth Imasuagbon, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemned the Federal High Court's judgment that voided the party's process for selecting Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, dismissed the leadership of David Mark and invalidated actions taken under his tenure, including the selection of Atiku.

This judgment was prompted by a lawsuit from Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman of the ADC, who contested the legitimacy of the Mark-led leadership. Imasuagbon described the judgment as "despicable" and "unacceptable," asserting that it contradicts constitutional principles.

Despite the ruling, he expressed confidence that Atiku Abubakar would still appear on the ballot and would win the election.