16th of June, 2026

BREAKING NEWS 🇳🇬

INEC Rejects Attempt to Deregister ADC and Other Political Parties

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed a court case seeking to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.

INEC stated that the request does not meet the constitutional and legal requirements for deregistration, emphasizing that political parties can only be deregistered under specific conditions provided by law.

Legal analysts believe INEC’s position significantly weakens the case, as the Commission is the constitutionally recognized regulator of political parties in Nigeria.

Many observers view the development as a major boost for democratic pluralism and opposition parties ahead of future elections.

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