ADC factional chair Bala hails court ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy
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Verified Synthesis~58s readThe factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has commended the Federal High Court for what he described as its independent, impartial and courageous handling of the party’s leadership dispute. The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or act on decisions taken at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee meeting held on July 27, 2025.
Context & Background
- ✦Bala said the judgment reinforced the principle that political parties must operate within the provisions of their constitutions and the Electoral Act.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:Bala, in a statement on Thursday reacting to the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, involving him, the ADC and four others, praised the trial judge for determining the case based on constitutional and statutory provisions rather than political considerations.Thursday:The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had on Thursday nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated decisions taken by the leadership, including the party’s presidential primary that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate for the 2027 general elections.2027:Court sacks Mark-led ADC NWC, nullifies Atiku’s candidacy The court also nullified the emergence of former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s National Secretary, as well as the appointments of other national officers and the nominations of candidates presented by the party for the 2027 elections.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has commended the Federal High Court for what he described as its independent, impartial and courageous handling of the party’s leadership dispute.
- The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or act on decisions taken at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee meeting held on July 27, 2025.
- Bala said the judgment reinforced the principle that political parties must operate within the provisions of their constitutions and the Electoral Act.
Key Facts:Thursday: Bala, in a statement on Thursday reacting to the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, involving him, the ADC and four others, praised the trial judge for determining the case based on constitutional and statutory provisions rather than political considerations.Thursday: The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had on Thursday nullified the leadership of the ADC led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated decisions taken by the leadership, including the party’s presidential primary that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate for the 2027 general elections.2027: Court sacks Mark-led ADC NWC, nullifies Atiku’s candidacy The court also nullified the emergence of former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s National Secretary, as well as the appointments of other national officers and the nominations of candidates presented by the party for the 2027 elections.2025: The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or act on decisions taken at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee meeting held on July 27, 2025.
Editorial Excerpt
A Federal High Court has nullified the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar under the ADC for the 2027 elections, following a party leadership dispute.
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The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has commended the Federal High Court for what he described as its independent, impartial and courageous handling of the party’s leadership dispute.
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The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or act on decisions taken at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee meeting held on July 27, 2025.
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Bala, in a statement on Thursday reacting to the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, involving him, the ADC and four others, praised the trial judge for determining the case based on constitutional and statutory provisions rather than political considerations.
