Court rejects Adeleke’s joinder bid in party deregistration suit

Twentyfirstcenturychronicle | 21-05-2026 08:02pm |

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed applications from several parties and politicians, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who sought to be included in a lawsuit aimed at the deregistration of multiple political parties for purported violations of constitutional provisions. The court determined that the applicants did not meet the necessary criteria for joinder in the case. This ruling is part of an ongoing legal process concerning the compliance of political parties with established constitutional requirements.

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