Nigerian high court voids Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar
The move creates uncertainty with just 10 weeks to go until voters have their say in Africa’s biggest democratic exercise.
A Nigerian high court has ruled that the candidacy of opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar is invalid, casting doubt on the upcoming election, which is only 10 weeks away. Atiku, the former vice president and two-time presidential candidate, was deemed not the legal candidate of the African Democratic Congress due to his primary victory being in an illegitimate party leadership.
Atiku's team, accusing President Bola Tinubu of avoiding a fair contest, plans to challenge the decision. Both Tinubu and Atiku are actively campaigning in the oil-rich nation, with Tinubu highlighting his economic improvements such as eliminating a costly fuel subsidy, which is expected to yield a 4.2% growth rate this year. However, Tinubu's opponents argue that life for ordinary Nigerians has worsened due to rising living costs and widespread insecurity.
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