Court nullifies ADC governorship candidature in Nasarawa, orders fresh primaries

….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step
By Edwin Philip, Lafia
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area.
The ruling, delivered on November 3, 2026, marks a new development in the lingering leadership and governorship candidature crisis rocking the party in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Reacting to the judgment on Wednesday, Angbazo said he had accepted the court’s decision, pledging to respect the rule of law and maintain peace while consulting his lega...