₦airaland Forum

The National Chairman and presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Dan Nwanyanwu, has said that the ruling delivered against his party and four others by the Federal High Court will end up exposing all that has been allegedly going on in that particular court.


He described Justice Peter Lifu’s ruling, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately de-register the parties as a travesty of justice.

DAILY POST reported on Monday that Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered INEC to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Accord, ZLP and others from participating in the 2027 general elections over alleged constitutional breaches.

Justice Lifu issued the order while delivering judgment in a suit filed by a group of former lawmakers in the country.

By the judgment, former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the ADC Atiku Abubakar has no platform to stand for the forthcoming presidential election.

Similarly, Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke billed to re-contest in the August 15 governorship election on the platform of Accord Party has been kicked out of the race.

The Court of Appeal has stayed proceedings in this matter. However, despite being aware of the order, Justice Peter Lifu went ahead this morning, after issuing notices for parties to appear in court, and delivered judgment.

Speaking about the judgement on Arise News, Nwanyanwu said, “What happened today is travesty of justice. What happened today can never be accommodated in the legal practice. Without going into too much details, the proceedings in this court has been stayed by the Court of Appeal, and this particular judge, Peter Lifu, wanted to give judgment on the fifth of this month, and when he saw the stay, he couldn’t deliver the judgment. We were in court that day.

“Just this morning, about 9 o’clock, he sent notices to all the parties to be in court, and he gave the judgment. So you ask yourself, is there no more respect to the hierarchy of courts? In fact, his attention was drawn to the appeal. His attention was drawn to the proceedings in the Court of Appeal.

“He said, ‘Yes, I know, yes, I know,’ and he chose to ignore it. That is irresponsible with the greatest respect. It is something that will now expose all that has been going on within the judiciary, particularly the federal high court.”

njokuuche77:
Our judiciary is becoming difficult to understand. Every day, its like there is a new attempt to deregister opposition parties. Why can't they help in strengthening democracy and encouraging political participation? It's always all about eliminating alternative voices.

We are in deep shit with the kind of judiciary in Nigeria. A healthy democracy should thrives on competition, diverse opinions, and a level playing field for all political parties. Actions like these raise legitimate concerns about whether we are gradually moving towards a one-party state.

Ofunaofu:
ZLP deregistration: ‘This judgement will now expose you’ – Nwanyanwu tell Justice Lifu, Federal High Court




https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/16/zlp-deregistration-this-judgement-will-now-expose-you-nwanyanwu-tell-justice-lifu-federal-high-court/#mqg9a8r9jr0kvw9gcu

DomPerignon:
Did ZLP meet all the minimum thresholds outlined by the Electoral act ?

Answer: No.

So why are they bullying the judge for simply doing his job in interpreting the law?

It's time the NASS pass laws to prevent the bullying of judges .

Since Obidients came to the scene , they have been attacking the Judiciary and any judge who doesn't rule in their favour.

A law must be passed to which any one or body that threatens, bullies , slanders any judge should face stiff penalties

If you have problem with a judge then appeal the judgment and petition the NJC over his or her conduct .

DomPerignon:
Did ZLP meet all the minimum thresholds outlined by the Electoral act ?

Answer: No.

So why are they bullying the judge for simply doing his job in interpreting the law?

It's time the NASS pass laws to prevent the bullying of judges .

Since Obidients came to the scene , they have been attacking the Judiciary and any judge who doesn't rule in their favour.

A law must be passed to which any one or body that threatens, bullies , slanders any judge should face stiff penalties

If you have problem with a judge then appeal the judgment and petition the NJC over his or her conduct .

SlavaUkraini:
Jagaban has seen the handwriting on the wall, hence he is looking for ways to discredit the opposition.

AntiChristian:
Why are they addressing the Justice directly?

Did he gave the Judgement by himself or based on what was presented to him?

ybalogs:
Handwriting of what please?? His impending loss?? I seriously doubt that.

ybalogs:
Handwriting of what please?? His impending loss?? I seriously doubt that.

Ofunaofu:
One of the reasons I want a new government to take over in 2027 is the hope that it will sanitize the judiciary. Rogue judges like Justice Lifu would be summarily retired and disgraced out of the judicial system.

DomPerignon:
Did ZLP meet all the minimum thresholds outlined by the Electoral act ?

Answer: No.

So why are they bullying the judge for simply doing his job in interpreting the law?

It's time the NASS pass laws to prevent the bullying of judges .

Since Obidients came to the scene , they have been attacking the Judiciary and any judge who doesn't rule in their favour.

A law must be passed to which any one or body that threatens, bullies , slanders any judge should face stiff penalties

If you have problem with a judge then appeal the judgment and petition the NJC over his or her conduct .

Ofunaofu:
One of the reasons I want a new government to take over in 2027 is the hope that it will sanitize the judiciary. Rogue judges like Justice Lifu would be summarily retired and disgraced out of the judicial system.

Lanruze:
My good advice for you is to go to corner of he room where you currently typed this stinker from, look up in the sky and see a satellite in the orbit.

You are not as invincible as you think.