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Atiku Clarifies Court Ruling on ADC Primaries, Calls for Unity
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2026-07-13 23:54   Politics   11

Atiku Clarifies Court Ruling on ADC Primaries, Calls for Unity

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged party members and Nigerians to stay calm after a court ruling that did not invalidate the ADC's primary elections.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku dismissed claims that the judgment ended the ADC's presidential ticket, calling it part of misinformation campaigns to demoralize opponents.

He emphasized that the court's decision only addressed state congresses and executive committees, not the statutory primaries under the Electoral Act.

Atiku highlighted the legal distinction between internal party elections and official candidate nominations, stressing that courts only rule on issues presented.He urged supporters to remain focused on Nigeria's broader goals of economic recovery and national unity, warning against political propaganda.The ruling does not affect the ADC's path to the 2027 general elections, and Atiku's legal team will seek a Supreme Court review.The article also notes a separate update about investing in premium domains, which is unrelated to the main content.

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