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2027: ADC alleges plot to stop its candidates

2027: ADC alleges plot to stop its candidates
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Osunbor said the objective of the challenge was to weaken the party and discourage Nigerians looking to it and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the elections. The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.
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  • ✦Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Thursday, he accused interests within the ruling All Progressives Congress of backing the legal challenge, while urging party members and supporters not to be distracted by the court ruling.
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2027:The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.Thursday:Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Thursday, he accused interests within the ruling All Progressives Congress of backing the legal challenge, while urging party members and supporters not to be distracted by the court ruling.Thursday:This reaction comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated all decisions taken by the party under its leadership, including the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. https://punchng.com/breaking-court-sacks-mark-led-adc-nwc-nullifies-atikus-candidacy/ ADC allegations The ADC legal adviser alleged that the case challenging the David Mark-led leadership was sponsored by interests within the ruling APC.
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  • ✦Osunbor said the objective of the challenge was to weaken the party and discourage Nigerians looking to it and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the elections.
  • ✦The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.
  • ✦Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Thursday, he accused interests within the ruling All Progressives Congress of backing the legal challenge, while urging party members and supporters not to be distracted by the court ruling.
Key Facts:2027: The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.Thursday: Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Thursday, he accused interests within the ruling All Progressives Congress of backing the legal challenge, while urging party members and supporters not to be distracted by the court ruling.Thursday: This reaction comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated all decisions taken by the party under its leadership, including the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. https://punchng.com/breaking-court-sacks-mark-led-adc-nwc-nullifies-atikus-candidacy/ ADC allegations The ADC legal adviser alleged that the case challenging the David Mark-led leadership was sponsored by interests within the ruling APC.2027: Osunbor maintained that the ultimate objective of the legal challenge was to prevent the ADC from participating fully in the 2027 elections.
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The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

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Osunbor said the objective of the challenge was to weaken the party and discourage Nigerians looking to it and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the elections.

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The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

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The National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has alleged that the legal challenge against the party’s leadership is aimed at preventing it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

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