A political coalition backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced strong opposition to a recent judicial ruling involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development was reported by Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
The group criticised the outcome of the judgment, arguing that the courts must not act in ways that diminish the country's democratic space. According to the organisation, the power to select leaders belongs exclusively to the electorate, and citizens must be allowed to determine their political future without unnecessary legal obstacles.
The coalition warned that such rulings risk narrowing the options available to Nigerians in the political arena. They noted that a healthy democracy relies heavily on a wide, open field where diverse political parties can compete fairly and voters can freely exercise their franchise.
The group maintained that the democratic process should remain focused on the will of the people rather than technical or judicial determinations that restrict competition. They called on relevant institutions to safeguard democratic values and ensure that no platform is unfairly stifled.
Atiku Abubakar, who served as Nigeria’s vice president from 1999 to 2007 under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, has been a key opposition figure in the country. The former vice president has contested the Nigerian presidency multiple times, notably flying the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in recent national elections.
The ADC has also operated as an active opposition platform within the Nigerian multi-party structure, frequently participating in state and national contests. The group urged political stakeholders to defend the rights of all registered political entities to function freely as the country moves forward.
