ADA Rejects Court Ruling, Plans to Block INEC Access Code

The Democrat Alliance (ADA) has rejected a recent ruling by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to release party registration access codes to a faction led by Akin Rickett. ADA described the ruling as an attempt to hand control of the association to individuals no longer affiliated with the group.

The party's legal team has been directed to challenge the judgment in an appeal, with plans to seek an immediate stay of execution to prevent enforcement of the ruling. ADA argues that the court's decision disrupts the already completed registration process and creates confusion within the association's leadership structure.

The statement, signed by Ley Igbabo, emphasized that the judgment does not constitute a direct order for INEC to register the Democrat Alliance but rather directs INEC to release access codes. ADA expressed confidence that the appeal will overturn the ruling, which they view as undermining their internal structure.