Court nullifies Atiku's 2027 ADC bid; power crises hit 5 states; bandits kill 3 in Taraba
A Federal High Court in Abuja Thursday nullified Atiku Abubakar's emergence as African Democratic Congress presidential candidate for 2027, along with former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister Rauf Aregbesola as national officers. Justice Peter Lifu's ruling in Suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025 reshapes opposition politics ahead of the next election cycle. The same court fixed December 7 for trial of six alleged coup plotters arrested after a failed attempt, dismissing their objections to military interrogation evidence.
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe acknowledged worsening electricity disruptions across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara, and Oyo states—areas that had recently seen improvement—as FG begins clearing 44 abandoned equipment containers from Apapa ports. No timeline given for restoration.
Security incidents: Bandits killed a soldier, hunter, and pregnant woman Tuesday night at Sarkin Yamma village near Jeb-Jeb in Karim-Lamido LGA, Taraba State, wounding another soldier and abducting several residents. Separately, terrorists killed two and abducted 20 Wednesday noon in Akwando community, Kachia LGA, Kaduna State.
In Osun, Zone XI Police Command detained officers involved in a raid on a Federal Polytechnic Ede student hostel, with investigation underway.
President Tinubu departs Abuja today for a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers.
With Atiku's ADC path blocked and power reliability deteriorating in major economic hubs, opposition realignment and infrastructure deficits dominate the landscape. If you're in the five affected states, what's your backup power plan for the coming weeks? And does this court ruling push opposition unity toward a single 2027 platform or deeper fragmentation?