High Court Ruling: ADC heads to A’Court, insists Mark, Aregbesola remain party leaders
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The judgment by Justice Peter Lifu, has triggered reactions, with the ADC vowing to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, Atiku alleging a calculated attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to cripple the opposition, and other political parties warning against actions capable of undermining democratic competition. The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
Context & Background
✦The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, accused the APC of using the judiciary to foist a one-party state on Nigeria, while the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and other opposition figures expressed concern over what they described as attempts to weaken political alternatives ahead of the polls.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.2027:The judgment came a day after Atiku held a campaign rally in Sokoto State, where thousands of supporters welcomed him as he began mobilising for the January 16, 2027, presidential election.2027:Atiku alleges plot to weaken opposition Reacting in a statement by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused the APC of exploiting the judgment to frustrate his presidential ambition and contain the ADC’s growing influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦The judgment by Justice Peter Lifu, has triggered reactions, with the ADC vowing to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, Atiku alleging a calculated attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to cripple the opposition, and other political parties warning against actions capable of undermining democratic competition.
✦The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
✦The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, accused the APC of using the judiciary to foist a one-party state on Nigeria, while the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and other opposition figures expressed concern over what they described as attempts to weaken political alternatives ahead of the polls.
Key Facts:2027: The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.2027: The judgment came a day after Atiku held a campaign rally in Sokoto State, where thousands of supporters welcomed him as he began mobilising for the January 16, 2027, presidential election.2027: Atiku alleges plot to weaken opposition Reacting in a statement by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused the APC of exploiting the judgment to frustrate his presidential ambition and contain the ADC’s growing influence ahead of the 2027 elections.2025: He questioned why the leadership dispute had been reopened despite an earlier judgment by Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1637/2025.
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The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the...
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The judgment by Justice Peter Lifu, has triggered reactions, with the ADC vowing to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, Atiku alleging a calculated attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to cripple the opposition, and other political parties warning against actions capable of undermining democratic competition.
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The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
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The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
