Court of Appeal Adjourns Hearing on ADC and Four Other Parties' Deregistration Appeals
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of appeals challenging the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 14, 2026, citing procedural delays.
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of appeals filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties challenging their deregistration, scheduling the next session for July 14, 2026. The adjournment followed procedural delays, as some parties failed to file and exchange the necessary legal processes in time, according to Vanguard News.
The appeals seek to overturn a lower court’s judgment that upheld the deregistration of the parties by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The decision to deregister the parties had sparked debate over regulatory fairness and due process in the country’s political landscape. The Court of Appeal’s July 14 date marks the next step in what has become a closely watched legal proceeding.
Naija News reported that the court convened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, before adjourning the matter. No substantive arguments were heard during the session due to the outstanding filings. The ruling on July 14 will hinge on whether all parties comply with procedural requirements, legal observers say.
The ADC, along with the four other parties, argues that their deregistration undermines political pluralism and violates constitutional provisions on association. The outcome of the appeal could have implications for the regulatory framework governing political parties in Nigeria ahead of future elections.