Atiku Insists On 2027 Presidential Battle After Court Backs David Mark-Led ADC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his push for the 2027 presidential election remains on course after a Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed the leadership of Senator David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress.
The court ruling is being seen as a major boost for the opposition party after months of legal battles surrounding the legitimacy of the party’s leadership structure ahead of growing political realignments for the 2027 elections.
The judgment dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of David Mark and other members of the party’s new leadership, clearing the way for the opposition group to continue its restructuring plans.
Delivering the ruling, Justice Musa Liman held that the dispute was an internal party matter and therefore outside the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
The judge also ruled that the plaintiff, House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, failed to prove that his rights were directly violated by the leadership changes within the party.
Reacting shortly after the judgment, Atiku described the decision as a victory for democracy and praised the judiciary for refusing to allow the courts to be used for political battles.
According to the former presidential candidate, the ruling has strengthened the resolve of opposition figures working to challenge the current administration ahead of the next general election.
Atiku insisted that attempts by certain political interests to weaken opposition parties through legal actions and institutional pressure would not stop the movement toward 2027.
Senator David Mark also welcomed the judgment, describing it as a major victory for constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
The ADC leadership maintained that the ruling confirms the legitimacy of the current party structure and positions the party as a strong opposition platform ahead of future elections.
The latest development is expected to further shape political alignments across the country as major parties begin preparations for what is already building into a heated 2027 presidential contest.