Atiku, Obi, SDP, CUPP and ADC protest as court sacks Mark-led ADC executive

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the interim ADC executive led by Senator David Mark was illegal and nullified its actions, including the presidential primary that selected Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 election. The court ruled in a suit brought by Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party’s former North-East deputy national chairman, who claimed leadership after Ralph Nwosu resigned. Atiku accused the ruling APC of trying to obstruct his campaign and weaken his Northern support, while Peter Obi urged Nigerians and the judiciary to defend democratic principles and opposition parties. The SDP and CUPP also criticized the ruling, which came a day after Atiku held a campaign rally in Sokoto.