Deregistration: A/Court defers hearing of appeals by ADC, four others till July 7 (opens original article in a new tab)

The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of appeals challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties by INEC until July 7, following criticism of the trial judge's disregard for procedural orders.

• Court of Appeal defers hearing of appeals against INEC's deregistration of ADC and four parties until July 7
• Appellate court criticizes trial judge for ignoring stay of proceedings order
• High court ordered INEC to deregister parties failing to meet constitutional electoral requirements
• AGF supports plaintiffs' argument that continued registration undermines electoral integrity
• Valence: -1
• tldr: The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of appeals challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties by INEC until July 7, following criticism of the trial judge's disregard for procedural orders.