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Despite court ruling, Atiku insists he’ll contest 2027 presidency

Former Vice President, and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar has insisted that his… The post Despite court ruling, Atiku insists he’ll contest 2027 presidency appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples 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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