Nigeria Party Deregistration
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Nigeria's Appeal Court has halted the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other parties. Former Senate President David Mark criticizes the judiciary's handling of the case, stating the judiciary, not the ADC, is on trial. Meanwhile, Kenneth Okonkwo opposes the choice of a South-south vice-presidential candidate, fearing marginalization of the South-east.
Nigeria's Appeal Court halts order to deregister four political parties
- A Nigerian court order to deregister four political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has been temporarily halted by the Court of Appeal. - The appellate court suspended the execution of the Federal High Court's judgment, which cited the parties' failure to meet constitutional performance thresholds. - The decision to halt the deregistration is significant, especially as …
Atiku welcomes Appeal Court stay of deregistration on ADC, four parties
- The Court of Appeal has granted a stay of execution on a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. - Form…
Deregistration: Judiciary, not ADC on trial over, David Mark
- Former Senate President David Mark criticized the judiciary's handling of matters involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). - Mark stated that the judiciary, not the ADC, is on trial due to r…
Judge refuses to recuse himself from ADC leadership dispute
- A judge refused to withdraw from a Nigerian political party leadership suit, dismissing applications alleging bias. - The judge stated the applications lacked merit, were devoid of credible evidence…
David Mark: Judiciary, Not ADC, on Trial Over Deregistration Ruling
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman, David Mark, stated that the Nigerian judiciary, not his party, is on trial over the deregistration controversy. Mark criticized Justice Peter Lifu's h…
ADC: Okonkwo kicks against Amaechi’s choice as Atiku’s running mate
- Kenneth Okonkwo criticizes the choice of a South-south vice-presidential candidate, arguing it could marginalize the South-east. - He believes this decision may weaken support for the ADC ticket in …
Court-ordered deregistration of ADC politically motivated, Bolaji Abdullahi
- Bolaji Abdullahi claims the court-ordered deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is politically motivated. - He argues the judgment's implications extend beyond the ADC to the credi…
Ekiti ADC candidate Bejide promises pension reform for retirees
- Dare Bejide, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress in Ekiti State, Nigeria, has pledged to reform the state's pension system. - He plans to implement a welfare model inspire…