Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has raised alarm over the recent judgment of the Federal High Court ordering the deregistration of several political parties, cautioning that the move could undermine Nigeria’s multi-party system.
On Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party, Action Alliance, Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party, ruling that they failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration.
Reacting in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Secondus described the ruling as a dangerous precedent that could narrow political participation and weaken democratic competition.
“This is not just a setback for the affected parties but a dangerous assault on the foundational principles of multi-party democracy, citizen participation, and the rule of law,” he said.
Secondus argued that smaller and emerging parties are vital for broadening political participation and offering citizens alternative platforms.
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