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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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A Federal High Court in Sokoto has scheduled a hearing for May 19 regarding a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The crisis within the APC governors' forum escalates as 18 governors reject the removal of Hope Uzodinma. Additionally, Adamu Atiku, son of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has obtained a nomination form for the Senate, marking the start of his campaign for the 2027 elections.

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