Court Adjourns ADC Deregistration Suit to May 2026

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, heard fresh arguments in a suit aimed at the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The court adjourned the matter until May 18, 2026, to hear applications regarding the stay of proceedings pending the determination of an appeal.

Counsel Musibau Adetunbi urged the court to suspend further hearings, citing that the matter is already pending before a higher court. Various parties, including the ADC, Action Alliance, Action People's Party, and Zenith Labour Party, presented arguments regarding their involvement in the case.

Counsel Yakubu Abdullahi Ruba, representing the plaintiffs, argued that the appeal does not automatically deprive the trial court of jurisdiction to continue hearing the matter. The court also considered applications for joinder from several politicians affected by the ADC's deregistration.

The proceedings are set to continue with the next hearing scheduled for May 18, 2026.