Court ruling: Don’t set Nigeria on fire over 2027 – ADC to APC
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The party issued the warning after a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja which it said threatens its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. …warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.
Context & Background
✦The party warned that the dispute was not merely about the political fortunes of Senator David Mark or Atiku, but the right of its candidates to participate in the 2027 elections.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:…warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.2027:The party warned that the dispute was not merely about the political fortunes of Senator David Mark or Atiku, but the right of its candidates to participate in the 2027 elections.2026:To challenge the judgment, the ADC cited an earlier ruling by Justice Musa Liman of the same Federal High Court, delivered on July 2, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1637/2025, which it said affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the leadership.
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Key Takeaways
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✦The party issued the warning after a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja which it said threatens its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
✦…warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.
✦The party warned that the dispute was not merely about the political fortunes of Senator David Mark or Atiku, but the right of its candidates to participate in the 2027 elections.
Key Facts:2027: …warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.2027: The party warned that the dispute was not merely about the political fortunes of Senator David Mark or Atiku, but the right of its candidates to participate in the 2027 elections.2026: To challenge the judgment, the ADC cited an earlier ruling by Justice Musa Liman of the same Federal High Court, delivered on July 2, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1637/2025, which it said affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the leadership.
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What is the latest development regarding All Progressives Congress?
The party issued the warning after a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja which it said threatens its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
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…warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.
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…warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition.
