ADC: Sokoto turnout prompted judgment voiding Atiku’s candidacy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the turnout at its political event in Sokoto influenced the timing of a court judgment that nullified the leadership of its David Mark-led faction and voided the party’s presidential candidacy.
The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics , while reacting to the judgment.
Abdullahi said the party would challenge the ruling, insisting that the legal battle was part of what he described as sustained efforts to frustrate its political activities.
He claimed that the ruling party was determined to remain in power and prevent Nigerians from having a democratic choice in ...