From PDP crisis to Accord deregistration, Adeleke’s re-election bid faces fresh threat at critical time (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian court ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the one supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, over failure to meet constitutional requirements, complicating his re-election bid during a critical political period.

• Federal High Court ordered INEC to deregister five political parties including Accord due to failure to meet constitutional performance thresholds
• The court's ruling comes amid preparations for Osun State's off-cycle governorship election on 15 August
• Legal experts suggest the ruling may introduce uncertainty for the party's inclusion in upcoming elections
• Adeleke's re-election bid faces challenges as the case is pending in the Court of Appeal