Appeal Court Nullifies Order Deregistering ADC, Four Other Political Parties
The appellate court said the suit was incompetent and restored the parties’ registration after finding the lower court lacked jurisdiction.
- On Tuesday, a three-member Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed unanimously declared the Federal High Court's deregistration of five opposition parties null and void, restoring the African Democratic Congress and four others.
- The National Forum of Former Legislators had filed the initial suit, arguing these parties failed to meet constitutional performance thresholds. Federal High Court Judge Peter Lifu subsequently ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove them, ignoring a pending appeal.
- Berating Lifu for a "brazen disregard for judicial authority," the appellate court labeled his conduct "judicial rascality." The panel held that the trial court lacked jurisdiction and ignored a clear order to stay proceedings.
- APP lawyer Peter Abang praised the ruling as a "victory for democracy," emphasizing that court hierarchy must be respected. The decision boosts candidates including ADC's Atiku Abubakar and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of upcoming elections.
- With their legal status confirmed, the five parties may now resume activities and participate in the 2027 general elections. The appellate ruling ends months of uncertainty regarding the political standing of the ADC, Accord, AA, APP, and ZLP.
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IPAC hails Appeal Court verdict restoring ADC, four others
IPAC hails the Appeal Court’s verdict restoring ADC and four other political parties, calling it a courageous reaffirmation of constitutional democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipac-hails-appeal-court-verdict-restoring-adc-four-others/
Nigeria: Appeal Court Overturns Judgement Deregistering Adc, Accord, Three Other Opposition Political Parties
The Court of Appeal judgement comes as a boost of confidence for ADC's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke who is seeking re-election on the Accord platform in the 15 August off-cycle governorship election in the state.
Appeal Court overturns judgement deregistering ADC, Accord, three other opposition political parties
The Court of Appeal judgement comes as a boost of confidence for ADC’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke who is seeking re-election on the Accord platform in the 15 August off-cycle governorship election in the state. The post Appeal Court overturns judgement deregistering ADC, Accord, three other opposition political parties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dateline NigeriaAppeal Court Nullifies Order Deregistering ADC, Four Other Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over allegations that they failed to meet constitutional requirements.In a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, the appellate court held that the order issued by the Federal High Court on June 15 was a nullity.In the lead ju…
BREAKING: Court of Appeal dismisses ADC, Accord Party deregistration suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others. The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi […] BREAKING: Court of Appeal dismisses ADC, Accord Party deregistration suit
Breaking: Appeal court nullifies order for deregistration of ADC, four others
According to the appellate court, there was no valid suit that could have warranted the consequential order that directed INEC to derecognise the political parties. The post Breaking: Appeal court nullifies order for deregistration of ADC, four others appeared first on Vanguard News.
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