Court-ordered deregistration of ADC threatens Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian court ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), threatening Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential bid, as the party plans to challenge the decision legally.

• Federal High Court in Abuja ordered deregistration of ADC and four other parties for not meeting constitutional requirements
• ADC, led by Atiku Abubakar, plans to challenge the ruling in appellate courts
• Atiku's 2027 presidential bid faces uncertainty due to court decision