Atiku’s Name Was Not Mentioned – Dino Melaye Speaks On ADC Court Judgment

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has disclosed that the party has received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified its leadership structure under former Senate President David Mark.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Melaye made the disclosure on Wednesday in a post on his official Facebook page, where he claimed that the judgment did not mention the name of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any other presidential candidate.

The development comes after Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a judgment removing the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC and nullifying decisions and activities undertaken by the disputed leadership.

The ruling also affected the party’s primary election conducted in May ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising concerns about the status of its political activities and the emergence of its candidates.

The judgment has generated reactions within political circles, particularly over its possible implications for Atiku Abubakar, who is seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election on the ADC platform.

However, Melaye sought to clarify the situation following the receipt of the certified judgment, insisting that neither Atiku nor any other candidate was specifically mentioned in the court document.

In his Facebook post, the ADC chieftain wrote: “We have just received the Certified True Copy of the Justice Lifu’s judgement. Nowhere in the judgement is Atiku Abubakar’s name or any other candidate’s name mentioned.”

His comments have added another dimension to the ongoing controversy surrounding the ADC leadership dispute and the legal questions affecting the party ahead of the 2027 elections.