Nigerian court voids Atiku Abubakar's nomination as opposition presidential candidate
A Nigerian court has declared invalid Atiku Abubakar's nomination as the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, and the party says it will appeal.
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, France 24 reports. The election is set for January 16.
BBC News reports that the high court removed the ADC's party leadership. The ruling came only months before the elections.
The ADC accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of involvement in the lawsuit, France 24 reports. The party's spokesman said it will appeal.
France 24 says the ruling creates legal problems for Abubakar and uncertainty for voters. BBC News asks whether he will appear on the ballot. Neither report answers that.
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- BBC NewsWill Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria's presidential ballot after court ruling?Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST
- France 24Uncertainty over Nigeria vote as court bars opposition leaderFri, Nov 6, 5:13 AM EST
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