The political battle surrounding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambition has taken another dramatic turn, with fresh legal developments putting his journey to the ballot under serious scrutiny.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing an uphill battle following a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated the leadership of the David Mark-led faction and decisions taken under it, including the presidential primary that produced Atiku as its candidate.
However, the opposition party is not backing down. ADC has appealed the judgment and is seeking a stay of execution. Its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has also filed a separate appeal challenging the court’s jurisdiction and interpretation of the party’s constitution.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will obtain and examine the certified judgment before deciding its next steps.
The development is particularly important because political parties are already preparing their polling agents ahead of the January 2027 presidential election.
For Atiku, the coming days could prove crucial. His supporters will be watching the courts closely, while political opponents are already debating what his possible absence from the ballot could mean for the presidential contest.
One thing is certain: the ADC crisis has become one of the biggest political talking points ahead of 2027.
