Nigerian Court Bars ADC Leadership
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A Nigerian Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) based on specific congresses. The ADC insists this ruling does not affect its candidates and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar rallying supporters.
Court of Appeal Voids Order to Deregister Five Political Parties
- The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a lower court's decision ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. - The appellate court ruled that the trial court lacked jurisdiction because the plaintiff, the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, did not have the legal standing to file the suit. - The ruling …
Deregistration of ADC, others was judicial rascality — A-COURT
- The Court of Appeal in Abuja overturned a lower court's order to deregister four political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). - The appellate court described the lower court's…
IPAC hails Appeal Court verdict restoring ADC, four others
- Nigeria's Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) praised the Court of Appeal for reinstating the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. - IPAC called for an investigation into ju…
Appeal Court judgment: Evidence was concocted in deregistration suit - ADC
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) celebrated a Court of Appeal ruling that overturned a lower court's order for its deregistration. - The appellate court found that the trial judge had 'concocte…
ADC deregistration bid was assault on democracy, David Mark declares
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) celebrated a Court of Appeal ruling that overturned a lower court's judgment threatening its deregistration. - National Chairman Senator David Mark called the f…
