BREAKING: Court Orders Deregistration of ADC, Four Other Political Parties

BREAKING: Court Orders Deregistration of ADC, Four Other Political Parties

ABUJA – A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the immediate deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for allegedly failing to meet constitutional requirements for continued existence.

Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the affected political parties did not satisfy the provisions of Section 225 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), thereby warranting their removal from the register of political parties.

The parties affected by the court order are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action People’s Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and Accord Party (AP).

The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Of particular significance is the impact on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is reported to have emerged as the presidential candidate of the ADC for the 2027 election. The development comes amid reports that Atiku had earlier announced former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate on the platform of the party.

With the court’s decision, uncertainty now surrounds the political future of the ADC and the validity of any nominations or political activities carried out under its platform pending further legal and electoral clarifications.

Legal analysts say the judgment could trigger a fresh round of litigation, including possible appeals by the affected parties, as stakeholders seek clarity on the status of their political structures and candidates.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to study the judgment and determine the next line of action in compliance with the court’s directives.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the ADC nor the other affected parties had issued official statements reacting to the judgment.

The ruling marks one of the most significant judicial interventions in Nigeria’s political party system in recent years and could reshape preparations for the 2027 elections.

BREAKING: Court Orders Deregistration of ADC, Four Other Political Parties