The Independent National Electoral Commission has opposed an attempt to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the application does not meet constitutional requirements.
The Incorporated Trustees of National Forum of Former Legislators had approached the court, seeking an order to remove the opposition party from the register of political parties.
However, in court filings obtained by TheCable, INEC argued that the deregistration of any political party is strictly guided by existing laws and constitutional provisions, and cannot be influenced by political pressure or external interests.
The commission maintained that the plaintiff’s request failed to satisfy the legal conditions required for such an action.
This development comes shortly after the Supreme Court directed ADC factional leaders David Mark and Nafiu Bala to return to the Federal High Court for further hearing on issues surrounding the party’s leadership crisis.
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Meanwhile, the ADC has continued to experience internal instability, with reports of defections by key political figures in recent weeks.
Notable among them are Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who both reportedly left the party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The ongoing legal and political developments have further intensified uncertainty within the party as it grapples with leadership disputes and member realignments.