BREAKING: Court nullifies Atiku’s candidacy, sacks all ADC candidates, party leadership
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The judgement, if upheld by the higher courts, means the ADC, a major challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is barred from fielding candidates in the upcoming general elections.
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BREAKING: Court nullifies Atiku’s candidacy, sacks all ADC candidates, party leadership. The judgement, if upheld by the higher courts, means the ADC, a major challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is barred from fielding candidates in the upcoming general elections. Covered by 1 publications. Premium Times: BREAKING: Court nullifies Atiku’s candidacy, sacks all ADC candidates, party leadership.
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- Premium Times Nigeria BREAKING: Court nullifies Atiku’s candidacy, sacks all ADC candidates, party leadership The judgement, if upheld by the higher courts, means the ADC, a major challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is barred from fielding candidates in the upcoming general elections. 3 h ago · Tier 2
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