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One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Abuja, Nigeria on November 5, 2026. Newest first.
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A high court removed the ADC party leadership and disqualified Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate. The vote is two months away. Uncertainty hangs over the election.
Why it matters: It reshapes the opposition field in Africa's most populous country.
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A Nigerian court ruled that Atiku Abubakar cannot stand as the ADC candidate. It found the party's leadership was improperly formed. The decision comes months before the election.
Why it matters: The ruling leaves Nigeria's opposition unsettled before the vote.
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A Nigerian court ruled Atiku Abubakar's nomination as the ADC presidential candidate invalid. It found the party's leadership was improperly constituted. The ruling also removed the party's candidates. It can be appealed, and the vote is about two months away.
Why it matters: It threatens the main opposition challenge to President Tinubu.
Sources: Africanews, AllAfrica, The Hindu · See it on the globe