Protest Erupts at Federal High Court Over Bid to Deregister Opposition Parties

On May 4, 2026, a significant protest occurred at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where demonstrators rallied against a lawsuit aimed at deregistering several opposition political parties. The protesters, organized by the Concerned Northern Nigeria Stakeholders, marched from the National Assembly to the court, voicing their concerns through chants and placards that criticized the government's actions. Security forces, including the Department of State Services, established a blockade at the court entrance to prevent the protesters from entering the premises. Banki Sharrif, the group's leader, addressed the media, accusing the Federal Government of undermining judicial independence and urging President Bola Tinubu to refrain from interfering with the judiciary, emphasizing that a healthy democracy relies on the presence of credible opposition parties.

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