Court hears ADC, Accord deregistration suit May 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress and other parties over alleged constitutional breaches. The plaintiffs are seeking declaratory orders that INEC is duty-bound to enforce constitutional benchmarks as pre-conditions for registration and participation of parties in elections.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a May 5 hearing for a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister several political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged constitutional breaches. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2025, also targets Accord, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Alliance. Justice Peter Lifu fixed the date after granting the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators permission to amend their originating summons. The plaintiffs claim the listed parties failed to meet constitutional requirements, including securing 25% of votes in at least one state in presidential elections and representation across the country's wards, local government areas, and states. The court has directed all parties to file necessary processes by May 1. The plaintiffs are seeking an order compelling INEC to deregister the parties and restrict them from participating in elections unless they comply with constitutional requirements.
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