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
Nigeria's judiciary faces intense public scrutiny following a Court of Appeal order that stayed the execution of a Federal High Court judgment aimed at deregistering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The appellate court's decision on Tuesday came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) itself applied for a stay of execution, a move that Atik…
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Deregistration: Judiciary, not ADC on trial over, David Mark
Former Senate President David Mark has strongly criticized the Nigerian judiciary, asserting that the institution, rather than the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party, is currently "on trial." Spe…
Judge refuses to recuse himself from ADC leadership dispute
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David Mark: Judiciary, Not ADC, on Trial Over Deregistration Ruling
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserted that the Nigerian judiciary is currently on trial, rather than his party, concerning the controversy surrounding its de…
ADC: Okonkwo kicks against Amaechi’s choice as Atiku’s running mate
Kenneth Okonkwo, a figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has voiced strong opposition to the selection of a vice-presidential candidate from the South-south region. Okonkwo argues that …
Ekiti ADC candidate Bejide promises pension reform for retirees
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