Atiku insists he remains in 2027 race as APC denies court interference
Atiku Abubakar insists he remains on the 2027 presidential ballot despite a court ruling invalidating his nomination. The APC denies influencing the judgement, while Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo challenges Atiku's claim to be the party's candidate. The post Atiku insists he remains in 2027 race as APC denies court interference appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, running as the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has vowed to contest the 2027 election despite a recent federal court ruling that invalidated the party's leadership and primary process. In a statement, Atiku emphasized that no manipulation or court maneuvering can prevent his participation in the election or silence his campaign.
He also criticized his opponents for trying to undermine the opposition through political pressure and false information in an effort to prevent a free and fair contest. Atiku vowed to resist these attempts and stressed that Nigeria belongs to all its people, with the democracy remaining open to multiple parties and voices.
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