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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed not to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race despite a Federal High Court ruling that nullified key leadership decisions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including the processes that led to his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate.
Atiku, who is seeking the presidency under the ADC platform, maintained that no court ruling, political pressure, or intimidation would force him out of the contest, insisting that Nigerians must ultimately be allowed to decide who leads the country through a free and credible election.
The declaration follows Thursday’s judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the emergence of former Senate President David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, and other individuals as national officers of the ADC.
The court also invalidated the nominations of candidates presented by the party for the 2027 general elections, ruling that they emerged under an unlawful leadership structure.
Reacting in a statement shared online on Friday, November 6, Atiku accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of allegedly using political pressure and legal battles to weaken opposition parties and pave the way for a possible one-party state.
In a strongly worded response titled, “Bola Cannot Use the Courts to Escape the People’s Verdict; We Are on the Ballot,” the former vice president insisted that the court’s decision would not erase his political ambition or silence his campaign.
He challenged the ruling party to test its popularity at the polls rather than rely on political maneuvers to weaken its opponents. Atiku also alleged that the administration was encouraging defections from opposition parties while using other tactics to make genuine political competition difficult.
Turning attention to the country’s economic challenges, Atiku criticized the Tinubu administration over the removal of fuel subsidies, the depreciation of the naira, rising food prices, business closures, and worsening insecurity.
He argued that millions of Nigerians are struggling with the rising cost of living, while many young people are leaving the country in search of better opportunities.
Atiku urged his supporters not to lose hope, describing their votes as the most powerful instrument for determining the country’s political future.
He further promised to resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, stressing that democracy can only thrive when opposition parties are allowed to compete freely.
“I am in this race. I am not going anywhere. We will be on the ballot,” he declared.
Despite his confidence, the court ruling raises fresh questions about the ADC’s leadership structure and its ability to participate effectively in the 2027 elections. The party’s legal and political challenges could become a major test for the opposition coalition as preparations for the next general election gather momentum.
Atiku, however, appears determined to keep his presidential ambition alive, insisting that the final decision on Nigeria’s leadership should rest with voters rather than political or legal maneuvers.
“Sir Bartholomew White Ebe is a Lagos-based media personality, Music Artist, Producer, and a Relationship Coach and independent journalist. With over seven years of experience tracking political developments and cultural shifts in Nigeria, he specializes in local current affairs, grassroots politics, and community-driven reporting across Lagos State. As the founder and chief editor of Snow Multimedia Connect {SNOW TV}, he leads the editorial team to deliver verified, high-impact stories to digital audiences.”
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