{
  "id": 19219255,
  "title": "2027 presidency: Why we are yet to remove Atiku, Amaechi's names from candidates' list - INEC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-presidency-why-we-are-yet-to-remove-atiku-amaechis-names-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:29:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/2027-presidency-why-we-are-yet-to-remove-atiku-amaechis-names-from-candidates-list-inec/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided a reason for why the names of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Chibuike Amaechi, are still listed as candidates for the 2027 presidential election. This decision follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja that invalidated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by David Mark and the process that made Atiku the party's presidential candidate. According to the court, the way Mark became the ADC National Chairman was unlawful, and Rauf Aregbesola was also invalidated as the party's National Secretary. The primary election that resulted in Atiku as the ADC's presidential candidate for 2027 was also canceled. Furthermore, the court's decision affected other ADC candidates who were running for elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The court also ordered INEC not to acknowledge decisions made at the party's 99th National Executive Committee meeting held on July 27, 2025. However, at a press briefing, INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan stated that the commission had not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement. Amupitan emphasized that INEC would not take any action based on information found on social media without obtaining the official court ruling.",
  "summary": "The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has explained why the names of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Chibuike Amaechi, remain on its portal as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidates for the 2027 presidential election. The explanation follows a judgement by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the leadership […] 2027 presidency: Why…",
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  "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."
}