2027 presidency: Atiku accuses Tinubu’s govt of sealing Arewa House

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of sealing Arewa House in Abuja. Atiku revealed this during a statement issued by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council. He claimed that his team had intended to utilize the location for pre-election consultations leading up to the scheduled January 16, 2027, presidential polls.

The APC subsequently locked down the building, Atiku alleged. This development is occurring concurrently with the ADC's criticism of the Federal High Court's release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its judgment. The ruling was made public at the last minute, leaving the opposition party with limited time to deliberate on their subsequent legal moves.

The ADC emphasized that it would strive to address the situation. Earlier, the Federal High Court had dismissed the ADC leadership, headed by former Senate President David Mark, a decision that had plunged the party into turmoil. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to comment on the court's decision.

However, with the publication of the Certified True Copy, INEC is anticipated to furnish Nigerians with its stance on the ruling.