Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, others

Twentyfirstcenturychronicle | 16-06-2026 04:44pm |

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a ruling on Monday mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with four other political parties. The court found that these parties did not fulfill the constitutional requirements necessary for their continued registration. The decision underscores the legal obligations that political parties must adhere to in Nigeria. The affected parties are now required to cease operations following this judicial directive.

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