{
  "id": 18571968,
  "title": "2027: It's our right to appeal David Mark, Atiku's sack - ADC tells INEC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/2027-its-our-right-to-appeal-david-mark-atikus-sack-adc-tells-inec",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T20:07:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/2027-its-our-right-to-appeal-david-mark-atikus-sack-adc-tells-inec/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asserted its right to challenge the removal of its leadership, headed by David Mark, and the invalidation of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Phrank Shaibu, the ADC's Director of Strategic Communication, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adhere to the law before making significant decisions. In a signed statement, Shaibu stated that the case is being appealed in court and that the legal process should proceed uninterrupted. Shaibu emphasized: \"The ADC is exercising its legal right to appeal. The judgement is currently being reviewed in a higher court, and the legal process needs to continue without interruption. We hope that INEC will follow the law and consider the ongoing legal case before making any important decisions.\" The ADC addressed its members, supporters, and all Nigerians, urging them to remain calm, steadfast, and confident, stating that this is not the end of the journey. The ADC is committed to protecting its rights and upholding the voters' choice.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said it is exercising its legal right to challenge the removal of its national leadership, led by David Mark, and the nullification of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, said the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should […] 2027: It's…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "ADC PCC: We’ve appealed judgement against Mark, Atiku and notified INEC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/adc-pcc-weve-appealed-judgement-against-mark-atiku-and-notified-inec",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:20:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}