Court to hear suit seeking ADC, other’s deregistration Feb 24
Naija News • 2h ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 24, 2026, to hear a suit seeking to compel the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and other political parties over alleged constitutional breaches.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/25, was filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and five political parties — African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Alliance.
The matter, which was initially slated for mention on Monday before Justice Peter Lifu, was not heard. The court subsequently adjourned proceedings to February 24.
Speaking with journalists after the stalled hearing, counsel for the plaintiff, Yakubu Rub...