The campaign organization of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Court of Appeal judgment setting aside the lower court order that directed the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.
Reacting to the unanimous verdict delivered in Abuja, Atiku’s media team described the judgment as a victory for democracy, rule of law, and multiparty competition, maintaining that the decision fully legitimizes the ADC’s platform and operational machinery heading into the 2027 general elections.
Key Highlights of the Statement
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Validation of Opposition Alignment: Atiku’s media office noted that the appellate court’s dismissal of the suit removes the legal uncertainty hovering over opposition alliances and political consultations hosted under the ADC framework.
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Criticism of ‘Judicial Distractions’: The camp commended the three-member appellate panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed for calling out procedural overreach at the trial court level, describing attempts to deregister active political parties as politically motivated distractions.
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Focus Shifts to 2027 Strategy: With the legal status of the ADC, Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) fully restored, Atiku’s loyalists emphasized that energy will now shift toward consolidating coalition building and voter mobilization across all 36 states.
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│ 2027 ELECTORAL & LEGAL IMPACT MATRIX │
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│ • Ruling Impact : Full legal clearance for ADC to field candidates │
│ in upcoming off-cycle and 2027 general elections. │
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│ • Reaction Source : Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Team │
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│ • Political Core : Removal of legal hurdles allows opposition groups │
│ to structure joint electoral platforms smoothly. │
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“Victory for Nigerian Voters”
Expressing confidence in the judiciary’s role as an independent arbiter, spokespersons for the political camp stressed that multi-party democracy remains vital for holding the governing party accountable:
“This judgment is not just a triumph for the African Democratic Congress; it is a victory for the millions of Nigerian voters who deserve genuine choices at the ballot box. Attempts to shrink the political space through unwarranted litigations have failed. The focus now turns strictly to organizing and offering Nigerians a viable alternative in 2027.” — Atiku Abubakar Media Directorate
Following the judgment, political strategists within the opposition coalition are expected to hold joint consultative meetings to align party structures and operational guidelines ahead of the upcoming electoral calendar.
Ayodele Quadri
Correspondent
