ON
← Back to feed
2027: ADC insists Appeal Court verdict has no effect on presidential ticket
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

2027: ADC insists Appeal Court verdict has no effect on presidential ticket

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims that a recent Court of Appeal judgment affecting the party's internal congresses might impact its 2027 presidential ticket. Former national chairman Ralph Nwosu emphasized that the judgment only pertains to congresses, which involve electing party executives at lower levels, and does not affect the legitimacy of the party's presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi. He noted that these candidates' names have already been submitted to INEC and that the leadership of the David Mark-led National Working Committee has been validated by both INEC and a court. Nwosu also addressed disputes over state executive roles, arguing they are internal party matters and criticized the situation as politically motivated. Despite potential challenges, he expressed confidence in the party's chances of winning the 2027 election.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

1 reports

Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
2027: ADC insists Appeal Court verdict has no effect on presidential ticket

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims that a recent Court of Appeal judgment affecting the party's internal congresses might impact its 2027 presidential ticket. Former national chairman Ralph Nwosu emphasized that the judgment only pertains to congresses, which involve electing party executives at lower levels, and does not affect the legitimacy of the party's presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi. He noted that these candidates' names have already been submitted to INEC and that the leadership of the David Mark-led National Working Committee has been validated by both INEC and a court. Nwosu also addressed disputes over state executive roles, arguing they are internal party matters and criticized the situation as politically motivated. Despite potential challenges, he expressed confidence in the party's chances of winning the 2027 election.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a contentious legal issue within a political party, the framing remains balanced. It presents the ADC's position without overtly endorsing or criticizing it. The focus is on clarifying the legal implications rather than taking a partisan stance. The tone is informative,客观

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories