A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and nullified the process that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the Mark-led caretaker committee was illegal, following a suit filed by former ADC National Deputy Chairman (North-East), Nafiu Bala Gombe. The court consequently invalidated actions taken by the committee, including the appointment of party officials and the nomination of candidates for the 2027 elections.
The ruling also affects the emergence of Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s National Secretary. However, the ADC is expected to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal, meaning the final outcome of the legal battle could still change.