Appeal court halts enforcement of judgement deregistering ADC, Accord, three other opposition parties

The Court of Appeal has intervened to suspend the enforcement of a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and two other opposition parties. In its decision, the appellate court criticized the actions of the Federal High Court judge responsible for the deregistration order. This ruling allows the affected parties to continue their operations while the appeal process is underway. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes concerning party registration in Nigeria.

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