ADC: Why Even If We Don’t Appeal Justice Lifu’s Court Judgement, Atiku Will Be On The Ballot — Ralph Nwosu

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has expressed confidence that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will contest in the 2027 presidential election despite the recent court judgment affecting the party’s leadership.

Nwosu made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while reacting to the controversy surrounding the leadership of the ADC and the judgment delivered by Justice Lifu, which nullified David Mark’s leadership of the party.

During the interview, the former ADC chairman argued that an earlier court judgment had recognised David Mark as the duly elected leader of the party. According to him, the previous ruling provides a legal foundation for the decisions and activities carried out by Mark and his leadership.

Nwosu maintained that the latest judgment would not prevent Atiku from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, even if the ADC decided not to appeal the ruling.

He stated, “Even if we don’t appeal this court judgment, because it’s not right, even if we don’t appeal it, Atiku will be on the ballot because, one, another court had ruled that David Mark was properly elected, based on evidence.”

He further argued that a court of the same jurisdiction could not overturn an earlier decision without considering its legal implications. He insisted that the processes already conducted by David Mark’s leadership, as well as future decisions, remained legally binding.

Nwosu also dismissed concerns that the recent judgment could derail the ADC’s political preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Furthermore, he accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to distract the opposition party through the leadership crisis, alleging that the development was connected to concerns over Atiku’s growing political activities and efforts to challenge the ruling party.

He maintained that the court controversy would not stop the ADC from pursuing its political ambitions or prevent Atiku from contesting in the forthcoming presidential election.

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