Appeal Court Nullifies Order for Deregistration of ADC, Four Others

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The appellate court held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction because the case was filed by a non-juristic entity and described the deregistration order as a nullity. It further ruled that the trial court ignored evidence showing the parties had won elective seats and proceeded despite an order to stay proceedings, affirming that all the affected political parties remain duly registered.

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