Nigerian Court Bars ADC Leadership
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A Nigerian Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) based on specific congresses. The ADC insists this ruling does not affect its candidates and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar rallying supporters.
Nigerian Court Bars INEC from Recognizing ADC Leadership, Party Plans Supreme Court Appeal
- The Court of Appeal affirmed a prior ruling that bars the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing Mark's leadership within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). - The court also imposed a N10 million cost against the party, though the ADC insists this will not affect their candidates. - The party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, plans to appeal the decision at…
We won’t lose sleep, Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid
- Atiku Abubakar, former VP and ADC presidential candidate, dismissed a Court of Appeal judgment, stating it does not invalidate the party's primary elections. - He clarified the ruling pertains to st…
Appeal Court Ruling No Threat to ADC Candidates, Party Asserts
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) insists a Court of Appeal judgment does not affect its candidates. - The party stated the ruling on internal congresses does not impact those chosen through dir…
Atiku heads S’Court, insists ADC ticket intact despite court ruling on congresses
- 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 Ap…
Appeal Court upholds judgment barring INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by Mark-led executives
- The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld a judgment preventing Nigeria's electoral commission from recognizing congresses organized by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).…
