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Court nullifies ADC governorship candidature in Nasarawa, orders fresh primaries

Court nullifies ADC governorship candidature in Nasarawa, orders fresh primaries
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He urged his supporters, party members and residents of Nasarawa State to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while his legal team studied the details of the judgment. ….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area.
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  • ✦Angbazo maintained that his political ambition was driven by the interests of the people of Nasarawa State, particularly their security, prosperity and welfare, rather than personal considerations.
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2026:The ruling, delivered on November 3, 2026, marks a new development in the lingering leadership and governorship candidature crisis rocking the party in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Wednesday:Reacting to the judgment on Wednesday, Angbazo said he had accepted the court’s decision, pledging to respect the rule of law and maintain peace while consulting his legal team on the way forward.
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  • ✦He urged his supporters, party members and residents of Nasarawa State to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while his legal team studied the details of the judgment.
  • ✦….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area.
  • ✦Angbazo maintained that his political ambition was driven by the interests of the people of Nasarawa State, particularly their security, prosperity and welfare, rather than personal considerations.
Key Facts:2026: The ruling, delivered on November 3, 2026, marks a new development in the lingering leadership and governorship candidature crisis rocking the party in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Wednesday: Reacting to the judgment on Wednesday, Angbazo said he had accepted the court’s decision, pledging to respect the rule of law and maintain peace while consulting his legal team on the way forward.
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….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen.

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He urged his supporters, party members and residents of Nasarawa State to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while his legal team studied the details of the judgment.

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….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area.

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The ruling, delivered on November 3, 2026, marks a new development in the lingering leadership and governorship candidature crisis rocking the party in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

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