Atiku Abubakar’s campaign team has reacted to a Federal High Court ruling directing INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a post on X, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, calls the judgment “judicial rascality,” arguing that it reflects an attempt to weaken the opposition and entrench a one-party state. The ruling comes from Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who orders INEC to immediately deregister ADC, the Accord Party, and others over alleged constitutional breaches. According to Ibe, the decision conflicts with an existing stay order from the Court of Appeal, which he says halted further action in the underlying dispute. He also states that an appeal is pending and that there is an active stay-of-action order to counter the High Court ruling. Ibe cites Court of Appeal proceedings and notes the appeal hearing was scheduled for 27 October 2026. The campaign therefore indicates it will pursue available legal remedies while disputing the basis and timing of the deregistration order.