Ex-gov hails massive turnout at Atiku’s Sokoto campaign

Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal described the large turnout at Atiku Abubakar’s ADC presidential campaign flag-off as an indication of the desire for change, according to Punch.

A Federal High Court has nullified Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy under the ADC for the 2027 elections due to a dispute within the party leadership, Punch Nigeria reports. Dino Melaye, an ADC chieftain, claimed during a campaign in Kebbi State that the Abuja Federal High Court judgment, which sacked the party's national leadership led by David Mark and nullified the candidacy, was a reaction to a "Tsunami" in Sokoto State.

Melaye, speaking to the Daily Post Nigeria, urged party members and Nigerians to ignore the court ruling, asserting that Atiku and the ADC cannot be stopped. He also alleged that the party was barricaded by over 100 men in police uniforms who used tear gas and stones to attempt to stop them while traveling.

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