Nigerian Opposition Raises Alarm Over Delayed Supreme Court Election Ruling
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- •On April 30, 2026, the Nigerian Supreme Court affirmed the nullification of the PDP convention held in Ibadan.
- •On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing ADC caretaker congresses.
- •David Mark and other individuals were restrained by the court from acting on behalf of the ADC in caretaker congresses.
- •The ADC formally requested the Supreme Court for a timely judgment to ensure their inclusion in the 2027 elections.
- •The PDP and ADC have both filed appeals currently pending before the Supreme Court.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Supreme Court issues a timely judgment favoring the ADC the ADC could participate in the 2027 elections, preserving opposition diversity and voter choice in Nigeria.
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