Will Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria's presidential ballot after ADC court ruling?

Author: Mansur Abubakar and Lucy FlemingPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law
Will Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria's presidential ballot after ADC court ruling?

Nigeria's Federal High Court has dismissed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and invalidated Atiku Abubakar's nomination as the party's presidential candidate. The dispute concerns David Mark's appointment as interim party chairman, which former ADC deputy national chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe challenged, arguing Mark had not been elected at a national convention. The ADC and Abubakar called the ruling an attempt to weaken the opposition, and the party said it would appeal. The presidential election is scheduled for 16 January, with Abubakar and Peter Obi expected to be among President Bola Tinubu's main challengers.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Morocco: Fouzi Lekjaâ forced to give up a position at CAF!
SportsPoliticsMorocco
afrik-foot.com•

Morocco: Fouzi Lekjaâ forced to give up a position at CAF!

Fouzi Lekjaâ is expected to resign as president of the Confederation of African Football’s finance committee, according to Jeune Afrique. The head of Morocco’s Royal Football Federation, which he has led since 2014, was recently appointed to head Morocco’s super-ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Performance. His growing government duties, along with preparations for the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, are reportedly behind the move; it would not mean his departure from African football. The expected resignation comes amid CAF changes, including a return to holding the Africa Cup of Nations every two years and the appointment of Nigerian Samson Adamu as secretary general.

Read More

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox