Appeal Court Reserves Verdict on ADC Deregistration Case

The Appeal Court in Abuja has reserved its judgment regarding the High Court's order that deregistered the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. This decision was announced by a three-member panel led by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed on Tuesday.

The parties involved, including the ADC, Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), are appealing the ruling delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The High Court had previously ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could deregister parties that failed to meet constitutional requirements, specifically not securing at least 25% of votes in the 2023 presidential election.

The parties argue that INEC's actions violate constitutional provisions and undermine Nigeria's electoral integrity. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, supported the suit, emphasizing the need for INEC to adhere to constitutional mandates.

The Appeal Court's verdict will be communicated at a later date.