Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and opposition supporters not to celebrate prematurely following the Supreme Court judgment affirming Senator David Mark as the party’s leader.
Atiku said although the ruling had settled the leadership dispute within the ADC, the larger political battle ahead of the 2027 general election still remained.
In a statement issued after the judgment, Atiku described the ruling as significant for the party but warned Nigerians against mistaking legal victory for political success.
“Even as we welcome the Supreme Court’s firm affirmation of Senator David Mark and the leadership of our great party, the African Democratic Congress, no one should be lulled into complacency,” he said.
According to him, the judgment represents more than a victory for the party leadership, insisting that it should serve as encouragement to Nigerians dissatisfied with the current state of the country.
“This victory belongs to Nigerians, the millions who have refused to surrender their future. The road ahead remains long in our collective mission to reclaim and rebuild our country,” Atiku added.
The former vice president also called on party loyalists and opposition supporters to remain committed and politically active ahead of the next election cycle.
“We thank them, and we urge them to remain steadfast, because the struggle is far from over. As we press on, let this enduring truth guide us: eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” he stated.
The Supreme Court ruling is expected to stabilise the ADC after months of internal leadership crisis and legal uncertainty, paving the way for the party to focus on coalition talks, grassroots mobilisation and preparations for the 2027 elections.
