APP leader rejects court order on party deregistration, cites threat to democracy (opens original article in a new tab)

The leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has rejected a court order to deregister five political parties, arguing it threatens Nigeria's democracy. The court ruled the parties failed to meet constitutional requirements, but the APP claims they met electoral thresholds and legal precedents. The APP leader criticized the court for ignoring appellate orders and procedural issues, warning the ruling could reduce political competition and endanger democracy.

• APP leader rejects court order to deregister five political parties, citing threat to democracy
• Court ruled parties failed to meet constitutional requirements for registration
• APP claims parties met electoral thresholds and legal precedents support their registration
• APP leader criticizes court for ignoring appellate orders and procedural irregularities
• APP leader warns ruling could reduce political competition and endanger democracy