A Nigerian court invalidated the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar
A Nigerian court in Abuja ruled against Atiku Abubakar's candidacy for the African Democratic Congress. The decision follows reports that the court overturned the current leadership of the party.
- A Nigerian court declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress.
- The African Democratic Congress will appeal the court's decision.
- Nigerian media reported that the federal high court in Abuja overturned the current leadership of the African Democratic Congress.
- European Union election observers noted excessive pre-election litigation and widespread intra-party conflicts in Nigeria.
- Atiku Abubakar received 29.07 percent of the votes in the 2023 presidential election.
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