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Atiku heads S’Court, insists ADC ticket intact despite court ruling on congresses

Atiku heads S’Court, insists ADC ticket intact despite court ruling on congresses

From Vanguard · () English

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News Named sources In the courts
  • Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is heading to the Supreme Court.
  • He insists his presidential bid remains on track despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling on congresses.
  • His legal team has been instructed to seek a definitive determination on the issues arising from the judgment.

Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is taking his case to the Supreme Court, asserting that his presidential bid remains viable. This move follows a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the party's congresses. Abubakar's legal team has received instructions to pursue a definitive ruling on the matters stemming from the appellate court's decision. The candidate maintains that the judgment does not derail his presidential aspirations, indicating confidence in his legal strategy. The situation highlights internal party dynamics and potential legal challenges that could impact the upcoming elections. The ADC's presidential ticket is at the center of this legal contention, with Abubakar's insistence on its intact status underscoring the importance of the Supreme Court's intervention. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for the ADC's participation and standing in the electoral process.

his legal team has been instructed to approach the Supreme Court for a definitive determination of the issues arising from a recent Court of Appeal judgment, even as he insisted that his presidential bid remains on track despite […]

— Atiku AbubakarStating his intention to appeal to the Supreme Court and reaffirming his candidacy.
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