The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal seeking the deregistration of the Action Peoples Party (APP), affirming the party’s constitutional status and clearing the way for its full participation in the 2027 general elections.
The appeal was filed by Mr. Blessing Elujiuba.
Recall that both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal earlier held that APP remains a legally recognized political party that has satisfied the constitutional requirements for continued registration.
The appeal was struck out by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Inyang Okoro after the appellant formally withdrew the case.
“This appeal is hereby dismissed having been withdrawn without objection,” Justice Okoro declared while delivering the ruling.
The respondents in the suit were the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Action Peoples Party (APP), and the party’s National Chairman, Uche Kingsley Nnadi. The Supreme Court’s decision puts a final seal on the legal
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