The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has presented an affidavit to a Federal High Court in Abuja, asserting that it is unconstitutional to maintain political parties that have not secured electoral seats. This statement was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), which seeks to challenge the continued registration of certain political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord. Fagbemi's endorsement of the demand for deregistration highlights the legal implications surrounding the viability of political parties in Nigeria's electoral landscape.
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