Appeal Court Voids Order to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political Parties
By Ikechukwu Uchendu Ajaero | Editor-in-Chief, News Beacon Appeal Court Voids ADC Deregistration Order Official ADC Logo The Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court judgment directing INEC to deregister five political parties The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other registered political parties. The appellate court ruled that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to make the order because the originating suit was legally incompetent. The judgment restores the legal status of the affected political parties and represents a significant development for Nigeria's democratic and electoral system. The decision comes as political stakeholders continue preparations for future electoral activities, making the ruling one of the most consequential electoral judgments delivered this year. You can also read...