AGF Seeks to Deregister ADC for Failing Constitutional Criteria

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has filed a court application to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party fails to meet the constitutional thresholds set out in Section 225A of Nigeria's constitution. This section, inserted via the 2017 Fourth Amendment, aims to remove non-viable political parties from the electoral scene to streamline the electoral process.

The AGF's request has sparked discomfort among Nigerians, who perceive it as an attempt by the ruling APC party to undermine opposition. The AGF's role in this case has been scrutinized, as the article suggests that the AGF may be aligning with the plaintiff's claims rather than acting as an impartial party.

The court's decision on the matter will hinge on whether the ADC has indeed failed to meet the specified electoral performance thresholds, which include winning at least 25% of votes in presidential and gubernatorial elections, among other criteria.