Hope rises for Atiku, Adeleke as INEC seeks stay of court’s deregistration order against five parties (opens original article in a new tab)

INEC has requested a stay of execution of a court order to deregister five political parties, which could disqualify major opposition figures from upcoming elections. The parties plan to challenge the ruling.

• INEC seeks stay of execution of court's deregistration order against five political parties.
• The court's order would disqualify Atiku Abubakar and Ademola Adeleke from contesting elections.
• The affected parties plan to challenge the ruling through appellate courts.