₦airaland Forum

On the Suit Seeking Deregistration of ADC and Four Others

I read the report and wondered how a group of persons who parade themselves as former lawmakers can be ignorant of the clear constitutional provisions on the deregistration of political parties.

First, the law sets preconditions on electoral performance for political parties. Failure to meet any one of the preconditions automatically places a party in a position to be deregistered.

The conditions are as follows:

1. To win at least a position in the last Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives or House of Assembly election; or

2. To score a minimum of 25 percent in any state of the Federation in a presidential election; or

3. To score a minimum of 25 percent in any local government area in a governorship election; or

4. To win a chairmanship seat or councillorship seat in a local government or area council election in a state or the Federal Capital Territory; or

5. To score at least 25 percent in a local government or area council during a local government or area council election in any of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory; or

6. To win a Ward in a local government or area council during a local government or area council election in any of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Let me emphasize that the law requires compliance with any one of these preconditions. Kindly see section 225A of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

A look at the parties in question, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Accord Party (AP), Action Alliance (AA), and Action Peoples Party (APP), shows that the litigants obviously failed to do their due diligence or they are mischievous.

Firstly, ADC secured two seats in the House of Representatives at the 2023 National Assembly election. ZLP secured all chairmanship and councillorship seats in Abia State at the 2024 local government election. Accord Party in Imo State, through Ichie Vitalis Azodo, secured a seat at the 2023 House of Assembly election. In Jigawa State, APP won the councillorship seat of Buntusu Ward in the Gwiwa Local Government Area at the 2024 Council election. It is only AA whose compliance status I cannot confidently confirm; unfortunately, the chairmanship election they won in Rivers State in October 2023 was nullified by the Supreme Court ruling in 2025.

From the above, it is clear that the suit by the self styled former legislators is frivolous, reckless and attention seeking. I hope that the presiding judge will impose a heavy fine on them should the case be dismissed for lack of merit, which I am optimistic about.

The action by these former legislators also leaves a bad taste in our democracy. While a democratic society like ours should naturally encourage a multiparty system, these former legislators are trying to close the space. It is no wonder they were rejected by their constituents and have now become former lawmakers.

May I state that I am not a member of any of the parties mentioned. My position is borne out of the dire need to protect Nigeria’s democracy and ensure a sustainable multiparty system so that the electorate has the opportunity to decide their leaders for themselves.

'Tonye Barcanista

I read the report and wondered how a group of persons who parade themselves as former lawmakers can be ignorant of the clear constitutional provisions on the deregistration of political parties.
these are the handiwork of APC Minions and Hirelings we know there footprints and trade marks

Redoil:
I read the report and wondered how a group of persons who parade themselves as former lawmakers can be ignorant of the clear constitutional provisions on the deregistration of political parties.
these are the handiwork of APC Minions and Hirelings we know there footprints and trade marks

I tend to agree. Perhaps, they want the affected parties to call and negotiate with them as precondition to withdraw the suit.

The destruction of the PDP and LP has failed to slow down the opposition so they are on another wild goose chase. Tinubu’s only pathway to re-election is if he's the only candidate on the ballot on election day, which is impossible. He has no other way.

The founder of Lagos wants everyone to bow to him 🤷🏿. This is the very mistake Wike did by supporting Rivers NASS and state assembly members to decamp to APC.
The Emperor has been stripped in the market square 📌💯.

Nigeria will be sitting on the keg of gun powder.

Lawmakers is equal lawbreakers.

What you don't know, you don't know.

Your comment is 100% valid

adebayo201:
Lawmakers is equal lawbreakers.

What you don't know, you don't know.

Why is the okpolo eye drugy afraid of opposition? Why trying your possible best to destroy democracy? These guys must have stolen so much thatbthey fear opposition

Ehn Ehn! Okay o! Make them leave ADC alone Jawe!

Amaechi for President, Atiku for VP, Obi will be minister of the FCT!

I just saw the AI video of Peter Obi cleaning the toilet in an airplane while being monitored!

Na who do us like this? Anyways he caused it. Why give a wrong & long answer to a simple question!

LP-75

ADC - 76!

Let them continue destroying democracy,. If they use their hand and invite trouble, let them blames themseves

Tinubu knew from day one he won't make the people want to retain him as president, All his plans since 2023 has been on reelection and not governance or something to make the masses want to keep him in power. Apart from the yorubas who loves suffering and smiling, everyone wants him out and out he will go.

You will be surprised when the court grants them the reliefs they sought, we are in an interesting times, the judiciary is standing on his mandate he is desperate, a desperado can go to any length,if these people are fronting for those in power, you should expect magic from the judiciary

AMINDA:
The destruction of the PDP and LP has failed to slow doen the opposition so they are on another wild goose chase. Tinubu’s only pathway to re-election is if he's the only candidate on the ballot on election day, which is impossible. He has no other way.

This is reminiscent of the behavior of unpopular, despotic, sit-tight leaders across Africa and the rest of the world. Such leaders manipulate every available means, weaponizing state institutions like the electoral body and the judiciary, to crush opposition and entrench themselves in power, ensuring they remain unchallenged.

It has long been foretold that Tinubu is on a deliberate path to becoming Nigeria’s Paul Biya.

dchamp234:
Tinubu knew from day one he won't make the people want to retain him as president, All his plans since 2023 has been on reelection and not governance or something to make the masses want to keep him in power. Apart from the yorubas who loves suffering and smiling, everyone wants him out and out he will go.

A failure will always find someone to blame for being a failure.

TonyeBarcanista:
On the Suit Seeking Deregistration of ADC and Four Others



'Tonye Barcanista

LOL

you dont want a one party state?

are you all not boasting that the whole world is decamping to APC, and e dey sweet una for ear

una good morning

And these are the types of things that causes coups.

You claim you are sure of winning 2027,yet you are afraid of oppostion. You dont want any other person on the ballot. If he sure for you,Let others contest then

Oluya

Redoil:
I read the report and wondered how a group of persons who parade themselves as former lawmakers can be ignorant of the clear constitutional provisions on the deregistration of political parties.
these are the handiwork of APC Minions and Hirelings we know there footprints and trade marks

Shameless failures always looking for who to blame.

Hmmmm. Clamouring for a one-party state is a No-No

happney65:
And these are the types of things that causes coups.

You claim you are sure of winning 2027,yet you are afraid of oppostion. You dont want any other person on the ballot. If he sure for you,Let others contest then

Oluya

Afraid of opposition, what opposition? Very funny.

TonyeBarcanista, former PDP stalwart. I admire your efforts in the party organization.

You have a point with your post, first time I am agreeing with you.

TonyeBarcanista:
I tend to agree. Perhaps, they want the affected parties to call and negotiate with them as precondition to withdraw the suit.

Do you think ADC stands a chance in 2027 if they fail to present an Atiku/Obi ticket??

I strongly doubt that a Judge would grant their reliefs...

surgical:
You will be surprised when the court grants them the reliefs they sought, we are in an interesting times, the judiciary is standing on his mandate he is desperate, a desperado can go to any length,if these people are fronting for those in power, you should expect magic from the judiciary

jamesversion:
Do you think ADC stands a chance in 2027 if they fail to present an Atiku/Obi ticket??

That’s the wrong question. The issue isn’t whether the ADC stands a chance without an Atiku/Obi ticket; it’s whether any election conducted under Tinubu in 2027 will be credible at all, or remembered as one of the worst and most compromised elections in Nigeria’s history. When state institutions are openly bent to serve the ruling party, the problem is no longer the opposition’s candidates but the integrity of the entire electoral process.

My problem is that opposition parties don't have someone like Lai Mohammed that didn't give Jonathan a breathing space then.

The one's that tried to speak out, was bought with sliver and gold.

Another election season another protection season . If you know you know.

Citizens, irrespective of status, have the right to align with any party of choice. People decamping to APC are simply exercising their rights to associate. What is unacceptable is trying to shut out opposition parties from existing.

arantess:
LOL

you dont want a one party state?

are you all not boasting that the whole world is decamping to APC, and e dey sweet una for ear

una good morning

jamesversion:
Do you think ADC stands a chance in 2027 if they fail to present an Atiku/Obi ticket??

Should ADC stand a chance if they have a presidential candidate that was a foundational member of the PDP widespread prosperity administration of deregulation and privatisation policies?

Should ADC have a chance if they are replacing APC extreme poverty, palliative sharing shege of the past 11 years

Nemere2020:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

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anonimi:
May 1, 2025

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real— Tinubu

According to him: “The theme demands our collective attention and serves as a stark reminder of the need to create an environment where every worker feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such an environment for the common good.”

On the economic hardship, he noted that while it is a global phenomenon, its effects on Nigerians are particularly severe.

Tinubu said: “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods. These challenges are real and demand definitive solutions, which I am poised to address as your President.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/may-day-hunger-unemployment-insecurity-real-tinubu/