Senior lawyer Jibrin Okutepa criticized the Federal High Court's judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress, arguing it reflects judicial insubordination and that lower courts must comply with higher court decisi
The Appeal Court in Abuja has temporarily halted the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties by the Federal High Court, affirming the importance of judicial hierarchy and the rule of law in Nigeria's electoral process.
Atiku Abubakar welcomed the Appeal Court's decision to stay the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and three other political parties. The court's ruling preserves their registration status ahead of the 2027 general elections.
