Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has clarified that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will still feature in the 2027 general elections, despite a recent Federal High Court ruling that nullified the party’s leadership under David Mark and invalidated the presidential primary that nominated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

Addressing public concerns on X, Keyamo dismissed claims that the judgment would entirely disqualify the party from the ballot, describing such reports as misinformation. He explained that while the party retains its right to participate, the candidacies of individuals nominated by the Mark-led faction including Atiku remain uncertain pending a final verdict from the Supreme Court.

The Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the ruling on Thursday, invalidating the faction's decisions and sparking protests and widespread debate. Defending the court's intervention, Keyamo questioned the outrage from critics, urging the public to consider the legal rights and interests of candidates who emerged through the party's original leadership structure. He argued that these candidates deserve equal consideration and should not be sidelined in favor of figures from the disputed leadership. 

Both the ADC and Atiku Abubakar have strongly rejected the High Court's decision and have initiated plans to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal.