APPEAL COURT CLEARS ADC FOR 2027 ELECTIONS AS ATIKU'S CAMP HAILS LANDMARK JUDGMENT

APPEAL COURT CLEARS ADC FOR 2027 ELECTIONS AS ATIKU'S CAMP HAILS LANDMARK JUDGMENT


The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal nullifying a Federal High Court ruling that sought the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, describing the decision as a major victory for democracy and the party's participation in the 2027 general elections.

In a statement released on Tuesday by the Atiku Media Office, the former Vice President's camp said the appellate court's decision had removed all legal obstacles that could have affected the ADC's eligibility to participate in the 2027 elections.

According to the statement, the latest judgment, alongside an earlier Federal High Court ruling affirming the Senator David Mark-led National Executive Committee of the ADC, has resolved all pending legal disputes concerning the party's legal status and leadership.

The statement noted that with both judgments in place, there is no longer any court case challenging the leadership of the ADC, effectively clearing the way for the party to contest the 2027 general elections.

The Atiku Media Office commended the Court of Appeal for overturning what it described as an erroneous decision of the lower court, praising the appellate justices for their commitment to constitutional democracy and the rule of law.

According to the statement, the Court of Appeal ruled that the Federal High Court judgment was a nullity because it was delivered despite an existing order from the appellate court. It further stated that the respondents lacked the legal standing to institute the suit and that their claims were speculative and legally unsustainable.

The statement also said the appellate court clarified the interpretation of Section 225A of the Constitution, holding that the provision should be interpreted disjunctively rather than conjunctively. It added that the court found the suit to be premature since the Osun and Ekiti election cycles were still ongoing when the action was filed.

Furthermore, the Atiku Media Office said the Court of Appeal criticised the trial court for disregarding affidavit evidence submitted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which confirmed that the ADC and the other affected political parties had complied with constitutional and statutory requirements.

The statement argued that the judgment extends beyond the fortunes of the ADC, describing it as a victory for political pluralism and democratic competition in Nigeria.

It also cautioned against attempts to use the judiciary or other state institutions to weaken political opponents ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that electoral contests should be decided by voters rather than through litigation.

The ruling comes amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the ADC emerging as a major opposition platform following the alignment of prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark.

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