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No direct U.S. consequence is identified in the reports. The ruling affects Nigeria’s opposition party and voters as the election approaches.
WORLD • NIGERIA
Nigerian court voids Atiku Abubakar’s presidential nomination
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A Nigerian court voided opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar’s nomination for the 2027 presidential election. Abubakar says he will appeal, and his campaign plans to seek temporary relief.
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