The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other organizations have been ordered to be deregistered by the Federal High Court in Abuja due to their failure to comply with the country’s constitutional requirements for political parties.
In a ruling, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the impacted parties for failing to obtain 25% of the votes in the most recent general elections in accordance with the law.
ADC, Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) are the five political parties.
After dismissing all of the defendants’ numerous preliminary objections, Judtice Lifu ordered INEC to prohibit the parties from taking part in any future elections, including the general elections in 2027, due to their failure to meet the constitutional threshold.
The court’s decision to deregister ADC and the four other entities was based on their failure to meet the necessary regulatory requirements. The ruling highlights the importance of compliance with established standards and underscores that organizations must adhere to legal and procedural obligations to maintain their registration.
This action serves as a reminder that non-compliance can lead to serious consequences, including deregistration, to uphold the integrity of the regulatory framework.
