On November 5, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress was not validly constituted. The court set aside actions taken under that leadership, including its presidential primary that produced Atiku Abubakar as the ADC nominee for 2027.

The ADC rejected the judgment and said it would challenge it. Reporting by AP and Premium Times says the party has sought to appeal; an appeal filing alone does not suspend a court order, and no stay was confirmed in the reports reviewed. The case remains subject to further court proceedings.

Sources: Associated Press — apnews.com source ↗ ; Premium Times — premiumtimesng.com source ↗