…nullifies order to deregister ADC, 4 others
Nigeria’s political opposition has been granted a major boost ahead of the 2027 elections after a Court of Appeal ruling in Abuja overturned a Federal High Court’s order that sought to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other parties.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a three-member appellate panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed unanimously cleared the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) to participate in the upcoming general elections.
The appellate court deemed the original suit incompetent, describing it as an act of “judicial impertinence.” The justices noted that the lower court lacked jurisdiction and deliberately ignored a standing stay of proceedings.
Prominent opposition leaders quickly celebrated the judgment as a victory for the rule of law. The ruling arrives at a critical time, as several parties have been fighting last-minute challenges to their
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