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Appeal Court restores ADC, four political parties, affirms Nigeria’s multiparty democracy
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Key pointsThe Court of Appeal has overturned the Federal High Court judgment directing INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.
The appellate court ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit and restored the legal status of the affected parties.
Action Alliance presidential candidate Adekunle Omoaje said the verdict preserved the constitutional rights of smaller political parties and strengthened Nigeria’s multiparty democratic system.
The IssuesThe ruling highlights the judiciary’s critical role in protecting constitutional democracy and preserving Nigeria’s multiparty political system.
Bottom LineThe Court of Appeal’s decision strengthens Nigeria’s multiparty democracy by restoring the legal status of five political parties and reinforcing the constitutional safeguards governing electoral participation.