2027: ADC Zonal Leaders Warn Atiku to Stop Claiming Party’s Presidential Ticket

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, November 15, 2026, six zonal leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aligned with the Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction, have warned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The warning comes amid the leadership crisis within the opposition party following a Federal High Court judgment delivered on November 5, 2026, by Justice Peter Lifu. The ruling reportedly nullified the leadership structure associated with Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.

In a communiqué signed by Dr Christopher Okechukwu, Director of Media and Public Affairs for the zonal leaders, the faction reaffirmed its support for Nafiu Bala Gombe, whom it described as the legitimate national leader of the party.

The leaders argued that political decisions and candidacies emerging from the leadership structure affected by the court ruling lacked a valid legal foundation.

They also maintained that Atiku’s continued political activities under the ADC banner, particularly his presentation as the party’s presidential flag bearer, disregarded the court’s decision.

The faction subsequently made three demands, calling on the former Vice-President to stop presenting himself as the ADC presidential candidate, suspend campaign activities carried out in that capacity and respect the authority of the court.

The zonal leaders further warned that failure to comply with their demands could lead to legal action against Atiku.

The development has added another dimension to the leadership dispute within the ADC as political activities and preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.

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