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INEC says it awaits certified copy of ADC ruling

Updated 17:39 WAT, · first published 6 Nov 2026, 17:45 WAT · 5 outlets reporting

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has not received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment, according to Daily Trust. The ruling nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, Leadership reported. INEC stated it will not act on the judgment until it reviews the certified document, Punch said. The commission also dismissed reports that it had removed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the race, Daily Post noted.

What we know

  • INEC said it has not received the Certified True Copy of the Federal High Court judgment.
  • The judgment nullified the ADC leadership led by David Mark.
  • INEC said it will not take a position until it reviews the certified copy.
  • INEC dismissed reports that it removed Atiku Abubakar's candidacy.
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Sources

  1. INEC: Why we’re yet to act on judgement nullifying Atiku’s candidacy – Daily Trust,
  2. INEC Yet To Receive CTC Of Judgment Nullifying Atiku’s ADC Candidacy – Leadership,
  3. We are yet to receive court judgment on ADC leadership crisis - INEC – Daily Post,
  4. INEC Awaits Certified Court Judgment Before Taking Position On ADC Leadership Crisis – Naija News,
  5. 2027: INEC to review ADC judgment after receiving certified copy – Punch,
  6. INEC awaits certified copy of court judgment before taking action on ADC leadership – Daily Post,
  7. ‎ADC Crisis: INEC Awaits Certified Copy To Decide Next Steps – Daily Trust,

Updates

  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Punch
  • – Now also reported by Naija News
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Daily Post
  • – Story published - 2 outlets

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