INEC Says It Will Follow Court Ruling on Atiku’s Eligibility for 2027

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan says the commission will obey court orders on whether former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar can contest the 2027 presidential election. He said this while speaking at Chatham House in London, in response to a question about the legal dispute over the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s leadership. Amupitan said he was bound by the Constitution to comply with court decisions, particularly those of the Supreme Court. He also raised concern about more than 300 cases pending against INEC and said pre-election disputes could disrupt election preparations. He has called for such cases to be resolved at least six months, or preferably a year, before an election so the commission can plan logistics. The Federal High Court nullified the leadership of the ADC faction led by former Senate President David Mark. The ruling has raised questions about Atiku’s standing as the party’s presidential candidate, and the ADC says it will appeal.

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