Atiku: You’re Warned To Stop Parading Yourself As ADC Presidential Candidate -ADC Zonal Leaders

The Six Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has warned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate.

According to a report published by DAILY INDEPENDENT on Sunday, November 15, 2026, the group said a Federal High Court judgment had invalidated the leadership of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, which it claimed produced Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate.

In a communiqué signed by Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, Director of Media and Public Affairs, the six zonal leaders passed a vote of confidence in Nafiu Bala Gombe, describing him as the authentic leader of the party.

The group maintained that the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on November 5, 2026, had not been overturned, suspended or reversed by any higher court.

The zonal leaders therefore urged Atiku to stop presenting himself as the ADC presidential candidate and suspend all campaign activities, rallies and public appearances in that capacity.

They also called on him to respect the court’s decision and avoid actions that could undermine the party’s leadership and unity.

According to Okechukwu, “You are therefore warned, in the clearest terms, to: Desist immediately from parading yourself as the presidential candidate of the ADC; Cease forthwith all campaign activities, rallies, publications, and representations made in that capacity; and refrain from any act capable of undermining the authority of the Court, the leadership of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, and the unity of the Party.”

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