Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring its actions on behalf of the party invalid.

The ruling affects the party's decision to nominate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

Atiku, whose name was previously published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a presidential candidate, has reportedly selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu declared the Senator Mark-led Caretaker Committee illegal, invalidating the process through which it assumed control...