Atiku praises court’s decision to halt deregistration of ADC and others
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has expressed support for the Court of Appeal’s decision to halt the deregistration of his party and four others. The Federal High Court had previously ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister these parties for not meeting constitutional requirements. The Court of Appeal’s intervention preserves their status ahead of upcoming elections. Atiku Abubakar also voiced concerns about judicial inconsistencies and their impact on democracy.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar welcomed the Court of Appeal’s stay of execution on the deregistration of the ADC and four other parties.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier ordered the deregistration of the parties for not meeting performance thresholds in the 2023 elections.
- The Court of Appeal’s decision temporarily preserves the registration status of the affected parties.
- Atiku Abubakar criticised judicial contradictions and warned about the dangers of undermining democracy through the courts.
- He called on the judiciary to uphold the Constitution, rule of law, and the interests of the Nigerian people.
