Atiku reacts to Deregisteration of ADC, Reveals Next Line of Action
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned a court judgment deregistering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition parties, calling it a threat to democracy and alleging it violates a pending Court of Appeal stay order. He accused President Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to suppress opposition ahead of the 2027 elections while failing to address national crises like insecurity and economic hardship.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition parties by a Nigerian court, labeling the ruling an attack on democracy. In a statement, Atiku argued the judgment disregarded a Court of Appeal order from May 22, 2026, which stayed proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2025 pending appeal, raising concerns over judicial process integrity. He described the decision as part of a broader effort to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections, warning it endangers Nigeria’s multiparty system. Atiku accused the Tinubu administration of prioritizing political suppression over addressing national challenges like insecurity, economic hardship, and unemployment. The ADC leader urged supporters to resist discouragement and pursue all lawful avenues to defend the party and democratic freedoms. He framed the struggle as a fight to preserve Nigeria’s democratic foundations, calling on the judiciary, civil society, and media to resist partisan institutional misuse. Atiku emphasized that Nigeria’s democracy was built on sacrifice and must not be undermined, stressing that opposition voices and electoral choice cannot be silenced. His statement highlighted tensions between political opponents and the government over democratic processes ahead of upcoming elections.
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