‘We are on the ballot’: Atiku vows to contest 2027 despite court ruling

Former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar says he will remain in the 2027 presidential race despite a ruling that nullifies the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC and Atiku’s nomination. He accuses President Bola Tinubu’s administration of trying to weaken opposition parties and manipulate the voters’ register, warning that Nigeria could be pushed toward a one-party state. Atiku criticises the government over the removal of the fuel subsidy, the naira’s depreciation, rising food prices and worsening insecurity. He challenges the ruling party to face the opposition in a free, fair and credible election.