ADC, Three Other Parties Face Deregistration As Court Adjourns Suit

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The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned a ruling on a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party and Action Alliance. The suit was filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators against INEC, the Attorney‑General and the parties, alleging non‑compliance with constitutional requirements. The court reset the hearing for March 24, 2026. Appearances were made for all parties except Action Alliance, which presented two separate lawyers claiming to represent it, and the judge directed them to reconcile their positions. The outcome could affect the parties' ability to contest future elections if deregistration is ordered.

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