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Nigerian court voids Atiku’s candidacy; he challenges the ruling
Abuja’s Federal High Court invalidated the African Democratic Congress leadership headed by David Mark and Atiku Abubakar’s presidential candidacy on 5 November 2026. The former vice-president rejects the decision and announces an appeal.
According to Channels Television and Premium Times, the judgment stems from a dispute over the installation of the party leadership. Judge Peter Lifu finds it unlawfully constituted and annuls actions taken under its authority, including electoral nominations.
Atiku portrays the decision as an attempt to obstruct his campaign. That allegation is his political position. The announced appeal does not overturn the judgment: the candidate’s participation remains dependent on further court proceedings.