Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Bid Faces Uncertainty as Court Invalidates ADC Leadership
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Sen. David Mark.Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, also invalidated all
On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared invalid the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the Mark-led Caretaker Committee, which organized the primary election that officially made Atiku Abubakar the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential race, was illegal.
The court also nullified all decisions made by the Mark-led leadership during their tenure. Former ADC National Deputy Chairman, North-East, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, who challenged the Mark-led leadership, won the court case. Gombe argued that he should have inherited the party's leadership after the resignation of former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, and that the Mark-led group's actions were unconstitutional and contradict the ADC constitution and the Electoral Act.
The five defendants named in the suit were the ADC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mark, Aregbesola, and Nwosu. The ADC's National Welfare Secretary, Nkemakolam Ukandu, said the party would appeal the ruling.
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