Court Orders INEC to Deregister Five Political Parties
On June 15, 2026, Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties: the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). This decision followed a case filed by the National Forum for Former Legislators (NFFL), which argued that these parties failed to meet the constitutional requirements as stipulated in Section 225.
The ruling emphasizes the importance of compliance with electoral laws and the necessity for political parties to maintain active status to ensure democratic processes in Nigeria.
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