Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that a court ruling on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership crisis invalidated the party’s primary elections and its candidates for the 2027 general election.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku urged ADC members and Nigerians supporting the opposition to remain calm, insisting the court’s decision was being misinterpreted by political opponents.

He clarified that the judgment pertained to state congresses and the tenure of State Executive Committees (SECs), not the statutory primaries used to select candidates.

Atiku accused some political actors of attempting to frame the ruling as the collapse of the ADC’s presidential ticket, calling it part of a campaign to confuse voters ahead of the 2027 polls.He emphasized that the court’s ruling did not affect the validity of the ADC’s primaries, which were conducted under the Electoral Act.

Atiku also criticized social media interpretations that replaced the court’s actual judgment with politically motivated narratives, stressing that Nigeria operates under the rule of law, not headlines or hashtags.

Despite the ruling, he confirmed his legal team would seek a final determination from the Supreme Court, reaffirming confidence in the judicial process.

Atiku called on ADC supporters to stay united and focused, highlighting the movement’s goals of competent leadership, economic recovery, and national unity.

He reiterated that the ADC’s participation in the 2027 election remains on track, urging supporters to remain committed to the mission despite legal challenges.