The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested that the Court of Appeal in Abuja stay the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Court Ruling: On June 15, 2026, Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered INEC to deregister the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

• Legal Grounds: The court’s decision was based on a suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), which argued that these parties failed to meet electoral performance thresholds mandated by Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). These constitutional benchmarks require parties to win at least 25% of the votes in one state during a presidential election or secure at least one elective seat at the national, state, or local government level.

• INEC’s Position: During proceedings at the Court of Appeal, INEC’s legal team expressed shock at the Federal High Court’s judgment, noting they were not formally notified of the delivery date and only learned of the ruling through media reports. INEC indicated that it does not oppose the application to stay the execution of the judgment, acknowledging that the appellate court had previously issued an order on May 22 to stop the judgment’s delivery.

• Opposition Response: The ADC has rejected the ruling, characterizing it as an attempt to weaken opposition voices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Counsel for the ADC, Shuaibu Aruwa (SAN), alleged that the trial judge communicated the judgment notification via WhatsApp and urged the Court of Appeal to exercise disciplinary jurisdiction, arguing that the lower court’s actions disregarded judicial hierarchy and the appellate court’s integrity.

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), recently led a large group of protesters, primarily youths, to the Oyo State Government House to demand swift action regarding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. During this demonstration, VDM pressed Governor Seyi Makinde for clarity on the administration’s specific efforts to secure the victims’ release.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has publicly endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the upcoming general elections. In a video released this Tuesday, Melaye praised Obi, describing him as a highly intellectual and administratively capable leader fit for the presidency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Highlighting the country’s urgent needs, Melaye emphasized that Nigeria requires a “unifier” with the necessary temperament, competence, and capacity to address national challenges, particularly the ongoing insecurity.

Key points from Melaye’s statement include:

• He lauded Obi as “intellectually mobile and administratively sagacious,” noting his potential to lead the nation effectively.

• He expressed support for the movement initiated by Obi, encouraging his followers to continue campaigning across campuses, communities, and various groups to “rebuild, restructure, reorganize, and reboot” the country.

• Melaye urged Nigerians to embrace the truth, asserting that the nation requires a leader who can unify citizens and effectively manage all security facets of national life.