ADC Rejects Court Ruling to Deregister Party in Kwara

The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC along with three other political parties. The ADC described the judgment as a politically motivated attack on Nigeria's multi-party democracy, warning that it poses a danger to democratic stability in the country.

The party's statement, issued by Abubakar Basambo, emphasized that the ruling undermines public confidence in the electoral process and could destabilize the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC argued that the court lacks the power to dissolve political parties based on unclear legal provisions and insisted that the ruling was an attempt to weaken opposition parties.

The ADC urged its members to remain calm and assured them that the party, built on the mandate of the people, would continue to fight for its existence and electoral rights.