# Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot stand in elections

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:35:55Z
- Updated: 2026-11-07T04:11:06Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw8rzzx46jd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.

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