The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment concerning the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The electoral commission stated that it would not take any decision based on information circulating on social media, stressing that its actions must be guided by verified legal documents rather than unconfirmed reports.

INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the position known on Monday while responding to media enquiries about the political future of the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election.

The clarification follows a court ruling that affected the leadership of the party under former Senate President David Mark, raising questions about the validity of its leadership structure and Atiku’s presidential candidacy.

Speaking on the matter, Amupitan maintained that the commission had not received the official copy of the judgment and would therefore not act on information obtained from social media.

He said INEC would only take a position after receiving and examining the authenticated court documents.

Recall that the Federal High Court in Abuja had nullified the leadership of the ADC faction led by David Mark and invalidated decisions taken by its caretaker committee, including Atiku Abubakar’s nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

In the judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu declared the Mark-led caretaker committee illegal and ruled in favour of Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party’s former National Deputy Chairman (North-East).

Gombe had approached the court to challenge the process through which the committee led by Mark assumed control of the party.

He argued that following the resignation of the former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the party’s leadership.

The former deputy chairman subsequently asked the court to invalidate decisions and actions taken by the Mark-led leadership on behalf of the party.

The court’s decision came barely 24 hours after Atiku held a campaign rally in Sokoto State as part of his activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to visit Jigawa State on Tuesday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally and the commissioning of four major development projects.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to enable residents to participate in the scheduled activities.

Governor Umar Namadi announced the presidential visit on Monday, describing it as Tinubu’s first official visit to Jigawa since assuming office in May 2023.

Speaking with journalists in Dutse after inspecting the projects and the venue for the campaign rally, Namadi expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations ahead of the President’s arrival.

He said the inspection covered all the locations where the projects would be commissioned, as well as the rally venue, adding that Jigawa was fully prepared to receive Tinubu.

The governor, however, disclosed that government officials and representatives of the Presidency were still making some adjustments based on observations during the inspection.

According to Namadi, the President is expected to inaugurate the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, the state’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road in Dutse.

He explained that the agricultural mechanisation initiative comprises 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers and 150 seeders, alongside other equipment aimed at improving agricultural productivity across the state.

Namadi noted that although several other projects had been completed in the state, only four located within Dutse metropolis were selected for inauguration because of the President’s limited time.

He explained that the selected projects were relatively close to one another, making it easier for Tinubu to commission them within his available schedule.

The governor also assured residents that adequate security arrangements had been made ahead of the visit.

He disclosed that he had held meetings with security chiefs and members of the state security committee to review and strengthen security measures for the President’s visit.

Namadi subsequently appealed to residents to come out in large numbers to welcome Tinubu and participate in the scheduled APC campaign rally.

The Federal High Court has announced that its 2026 Christmas vacation will begin on Monday, December 21, and end on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶