The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced it will contest Nigeria’s 2027 general election despite a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the party’s leadership structure under which its candidates were selected.
The court ruling, issued earlier this year, declared the current ADC leadership invalid, raising questions about the legitimacy of candidates emerging from that hierarchy.
A spokesperson for the ADC’s campaign council responded that the party remains committed to participating in the upcoming polls and will continue to field candidates nationwide.
The spokesperson also indicated that the ADC will pursue all available legal avenues to challenge the judgment while ensuring its electoral programme proceeds without interruption.
Nigeria’s general elections are scheduled for 2027, and the ADC, founded in 2005, has previously taken part in national contests. The party’s decision signals its intent to stay active in the country’s political arena despite the recent legal setback.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
