Amaechi withdraws suit challenging Atiku’s emergence as ADC presidential candidate

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has withdrawn his lawsuit challenging Atiku Abubakar's nomination as the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Federal High Court in Abuja officially struck out the case on Friday.

Amaechi's legal team cited a settlement between the parties as the reason for discontinuing the legal challenge. The former transport minister had initially sought to nullify the May 25 primary election, alleging it violated electoral laws and the ADC's constitution. He aimed to prevent Abubakar from presenting himself as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

The suit, filed against Abubakar, the ADC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also requested a fresh primary election compliant with electoral laws and party guidelines. Amaechi, who identified himself as a registered ADC member and legal practitioner, claimed to be the legitimate winner of the primary.

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an application for the discontinuance of the case had been filed after the parties settled their differences.