Court voids ADC leadership, nullifies Atiku's 2027 candidacy as Atiku vows to appeal
Photo: Atiku Abubakar · Source: Diaspora Digital Media (2026)
A Federal High Court has voided the David Mark-led ADC leadership and nullified Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential candidacy. Atiku says he is not quitting.
Key points
- A Federal High Court has voided the David Mark-led ADC leadership and nullified Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential candidacy.
- At a Rivers APC rally, Vice President Shettima called Atiku “intellectually malnourished.”
- The ADC is fighting for its political life.
The ADC is fighting for its political life. A Federal High Court has voided the David Mark-led leadership and nullified Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential candidacy.
Atiku says he is not quitting. He has vowed to appeal and insists he will still be on the ballot. He is seeking a stay of execution so his campaign can continue.
At a Rivers APC rally, Vice President Shettima called Atiku “intellectually malnourished.”
Editor's note, 8 Nov 2026: this story now carries NewsFlux's full account of the ADC court ruling; our earlier brief on the same ruling points here.
Why this matters
The ruling voids the Mark-led leadership and Atiku's candidacy — and Atiku vows to appeal.
Latest developments
First published 8 Nov 2026.
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Sources
- Punch — 2027: Court ruling rattles ADC, threatens Atiku's presidential bid
- Vanguard — High court ruling: ADC heads to A'Court, insists Mark, Aregbesola remain party leaders
NewsFlux summarised this story from the sources above; the wording is our own.