A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Abubakar Malami (SAN) as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice M. G. Umar ruled that the plaintiff, Abdulrazak Isa Iko, failed to establish that he participated in the party’s primary election and therefore lacked the legal standing to contest the outcome.
The court held that the case was without merit and dismissed it in its entirety.
The ruling effectively upholds Malami’s candidacy, removing a key legal obstacle and allowing him to proceed with his campaign.
The decision also reinforces the legal principle that only individuals who took part in a party’s primary election can challenge its conduct in court.
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