AGF Lateef Fagbemi Supports Lawsuit on Political Party Registration

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has voiced concerns over the registration of political parties, supporting a lawsuit filed in the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, seeks to challenge the registration of political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), based on allegations of constitutional breaches.

The suit names the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the AGF as defendants. The argument centers on the claim that political parties must meet a minimum constitutional threshold to be recognized, particularly in light of the failure of certain parties to win electoral seats.

Fagbemi's involvement raises questions about the AGF's role as a custodian of the constitution, especially as it relates to the political landscape and the potential rise of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Critics argue that the AGF's focus on these issues detracts from more pressing constitutional matters.