African Democratic Congress lawyer insists judgment does not void Atiku’s presidential candidacy

An African Democratic Congress lawyer, Kalu Kalu, insists the court ruling that nullified the David Mark-led leadership did not void Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential candidacy.

A lawyer representing the African Democratic Congress, Kalu Kalu, has insisted that the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party did not invalidate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

Kalu made the argument during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, as reported by The PUNCH, while responding to concerns over what the ruling means for the ADC’s participation in the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu did not expressly nullify the nomination of Atiku or that of other candidates produced under the Mark-led leadership.

He further argued that some Nigerians were reading conclusions into the ruling that were not contained in its orders.

“There is no portion of that judgment that voids the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar and the other candidates of the party,” he said.

His position draws a firm line between the leadership dispute and the fate of the party’s candidates ahead of the polls.