Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Friday insisted he remains in the 2027 presidential race despite the Federal High Court invalidating his nomination by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) denied influencing the court proceedings.

In a statement issued from Sokoto and dated 6 November, Atiku told supporters that Thursday's judgement would not end his campaign.

"Let me be clear to every Nigerian who has stood with us: I am in this race. I am not going anywhere. We will be on the ballot. No threat, blackmail or court manoeuvre will make me abandon you or the cause we share," he said.

The declaration followed a Federal High Court ruling invalidating the David Mark-l...