A Federal High Court of Nigeria has scheduled May 5 to hear a suit seeking to force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other parties from its register over alleged non-compliance with electoral laws
The date was fixed by Peter Lifu after granting the applicants, the National Forum of Former Legislators, permission to revise their case and add more political parties accused of similar violations.
Other parties listed in the suit include the Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party and Action Alliance, alongside INEC and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
In his ruling, the judge instructed all defendants yet to respond to the updated filings to do so without delay, noting that the matter carries significant public importance. He emphasised the urgency, particularly with party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The court directed all parties to submit their documents on or before May 1 before adjourning proceedings to May 5 for substantive hearing.
The plaintiffs maintain that INEC has a constitutional duty to ensure political parties meet required standards before remaining registered and participating in elections.
They are asking the court to order the deregistration of the affected parties and prevent them from being recognised until they fully comply with legal provisions.
According to an affidavit deposed to by the group’s chairman, Igbokwe Nnanna, the parties failed to satisfy key constitutional benchmarks, including securing at least 25 percent of votes in a state during presidential polls and maintaining nationwide political presence.
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