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ADC factional chair Bala hails court ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy

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What Punch reported

A Federal High Court has nullified the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar under the ADC for the 2027 elections, following a party leadership dispute.

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ADC factional chair Bala hails court ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy. A Federal High Court has nullified the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar under the ADC for the 2027 elections, following a party leadership dispute. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: ADC factional chair Bala hails court ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy.

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  1. Punch Nigeria ADC factional chair Bala hails court ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy A Federal High Court has nullified the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar under the ADC for the 2027 elections, following a party leadership dispute. 3 h ago · Tier 3

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