Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
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Nigerian presidential election: court invalidates main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar's nomination (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the nomination of Atiku Abubakar, ADC candidate, for Nigeria's January 2027 presidential election, and removed David Mark's leadership. Atiku Abubakar has announced he will appeal.
Presidential election in Nigeria: court annuls opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar's nomination (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Nigeria's Federal High Court has annulled Atiku Abubakar's nomination as the ADC's candidate for the 16 January 2027 presidential election, along with the party leadership led by David Mark. The ADC says it will appeal.
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