Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The factional leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State, led by Dr. Muhammad Khala, has declared Hon. Muhammad Attom Magira as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The declaration followed a recent Court of Appeal judgment in case No. CA/ABJ/CV/608/2026 involving the ADC, Don Norman Obinna and others, the Senator David Mark-led faction and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The judgment, delivered by Justice Okon Abang, was cited by Magira and his supporters as the basis for recognising the factional leadership of the party in Borno State and, consequently, Magira's candidature.

The development has, however, deepened the leadership crisis within the party in t...