The All Democratic Congress (ADC) has lodged an appeal and a stay application against a Federal High Court ruling that declared the party’s leadership and candidate nominations invalid.
According to the ADC’s campaign, the court’s decision struck down the party’s leadership structure and the names of its presidential and other candidates, including former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar.
In its appeal, the ADC has requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refrain from acting on the party’s nominations until the Court of Appeal has had a chance to review the case.
Atiku Abubakar, who is the ADC’s presidential candidate, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, having served as Vice‑President from 1999 to 2007.
The ADC’s move comes as the party seeks to overturn the court’s decision and secure its place on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
