Court of Appeal postpones hearing in ADC, other parties’ deregistration appeal (opens original article in a new tab)

The Court of Appeal in Abuja postponed the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties to 7 July. The appeal arises from a Federal High Court ruling that directed INEC to deregister the parties, which the appellate court halted enforcement of pending the appeal. Lawyers requested an adjournment to file and exchange briefs, leading to the rescheduling.

• Court of Appeal postpones hearing for ADC and other parties' deregistration appeal to 7 July
• Appeal stems from Federal High Court's directive to deregister five political parties
• Appellate court halted enforcement of judgement pending appeal determination
• Lawyers requested adjournment to file and exchange briefs of argument
• Judge cited panel members' absence for rescheduling to 7 July
• Court of Appeal criticized Federal High Court for proceeding with judgement despite halt order