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Court fixes June 5 for judgement in suit seeking to deregister ADC, Accord Party, others
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for June 5 on a suit seeking the deregistration of some political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged constitutional breaches.
Justice Peter Lifu selected the date on Wednesday after lawyers to parties made their final submissions and adopted their final written addresses.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators has the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and several political parties, including the ADC, Action Alliance, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party as defendants.
In his final submission, plaintiff’s lawyer, Yakubu Abdullahi Ruba (SAN) argued that the affected political parties failed to satisfy constitutional requirements relating to electoral spread and performance.
Ruba, who cited past Supreme Court to support his position, contended that political parties are required to secure at least 25 percent of votes in prescribed elections to retain relevance under the law.
He urged the court to order the deregistration of the parties, insisting that none of the defendants had successfully countered the argument.
AGF’s lawyer, A. Abdulrahman said the AGF has constitutional powers to defend and support actions aimed at ensuring compliance with the Constitution.
Abdulrahman urged the court to determine whether the political parties listed as third to seventh defendants in the suit have breached constitutional provisions.
Lawyers to the political parties, being sought to be deregistered, prayed the court to dismiss the suit with substantial cost .
In earlier rulings on Wednesday, Justice Lifu dismissed applications for stay of proceedings and others filed by some politicians and political parties,who sought to be made parties in the suit.
Those whose applications were dismissed include Osun State’s governor, Ademola Adeleke and Oluwafemi Abayomi Adebambi (both of the Accord party), and Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma of the ADC.
In dismissing the applications for joinder, the judge held that most of the political parties seeking to be made parties in the case are members of the political parties, who are already listed as defendants in the suit, making the inclusion of individual members of the same political parties unnecessary.
Justice Lifu also heard arguments on an application filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP), whose lawyer, Peter Abang, prayed the court to dismiss the suit on the grounds that issues raised in it had already been argued before the Court of Appeal.
Ruling, Justice Lifu said he would consider the decision of the Court of Appeal as it relates to the present case before his court along with issues raised by other parties before delivering the final judgment.
By Gloria Ikibah
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament will this week begin deliberations on strategies to position Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional value chains, as part of efforts to boost economic integration and expand opportunities for businesses across West Africa.
The discussions will take place during a delocalised meeting of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector; Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research; Administration, Finance and Budget; and Public Accounts, scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, from 27 to 31 July 2026.
The meeting will focus on the theme, “Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains,” reflecting growing recognition of the critical role small businesses play in the region’s economy.
According to a media advisory issued by the Communications Directorate of the ECOWAS Parliament on 21 July 2026, “The ECOWAS Parliament is holding the delocalized Meeting of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector | Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research | Administration, Finance and Budget | Public Accounts, on the theme ‘Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains.’”
The meeting comes at a time when policymakers across West Africa are seeking practical ways to unlock the economic potential of MSMEs, which remain the backbone of the region’s private sector.
A United Nations policy brief on the subject indicates that MSMEs account for more than 90 per cent of all businesses and provide about half of total employment across ECOWAS member states. Despite their importance, many of these enterprises continue to operate outside the formal economy and face significant obstacles, including limited access to finance, weak infrastructure and barriers to cross-border trade.
Lawmakers are expected to examine these challenges and develop recommendations aimed at integrating MSMEs more effectively into regional value chains, improving their competitiveness and enabling them to contribute more meaningfully to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
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