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Legal Showdown! Appeal Court Urged To Overturn Order Forcing INEC To Register ADA.
The internal conflict within the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has escalated, as the Court of Appeal in Abuja has been petitioned to overturn a Federal High Court order that instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the association as a political party for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The appeal was lodged on Tuesday by Dr. Umar Ardo, an aggrieved member who claims he had previously secured the necessary INEC access code before his application was rejected. His challenge rests on six primary grounds, contending that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court erred in law by ordering INEC to release the access code to a faction led by Chief Akin Ricketts.
Key Arguments Presented by the Appellant:
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Abuse of Court Process: Ardo argues that the suit initiated by Chief Ricketts and Dr. Aminu Ahmed constitutes an abuse of judicial process because it involves the same parties and subject matter as a previously filed suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/2788/2025), which is currently pending on appeal.
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Forum Shopping: The appellant alleges that the respondents are attempting to bypass the appellate process by seeking a new judgment in the High Court rather than awaiting the outcome of the ongoing appeal.
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Statute-Barred Claims: Ardo maintains that the case filed by the respondents was statute-barred under Section 76 of the Electoral Act 2022, as it was brought more than 14 days after the cause of action arose.
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Lack of Locus Standi: The appeal asserts that Chief Ricketts lacks the legal standing to sue, as he was previously removed as the Pro Tem National Chairman and his name has been removed from the association’s membership register.
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Jurisdictional Overreach: Ardo contends that the Federal High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by interfering in the internal affairs of the association regarding leadership changes and the validity of association decisions.
Background and Court Ruling In October 2025, INEC identified ADA as one of 14 associations pre-qualified for registration. However, a dispute arose between factions over who held the legitimate authority to access the INEC portal. Justice Lifu’s initial judgment nullified previous actions taken by Ardo on behalf of the association, declared the release of the access code to him illegal, and ordered INEC to provide the code to the Ricketts-led faction within 72 hours.
Beyond requesting the nullification of the Federal High Court’s judgment, Dr. Ardo has applied for costs to be awarded against the respondents.
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THE ULTIMATE PRAISE: Mourinho Drops Jaw-Dropping ‘Incredible’ Verdict After Mbappé’s Epic Hat-Trick!.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho lauded Kylian Mbappé as “incredible” following the French forward’s hat-trick performance in a victory against Real Sociedad. In post-match remarks to Real Madrid’s official website, Mourinho characterized the 27-year-old’s performance level as “stratospheric” and highlighted his strong drive to cement his legacy at the Santiago Bernabéu. Describing Mbappé’s multifaceted impact, the coach emphasized that the player does not merely wait for service in front of goal; rather, he drops deep to generate chances, links up effectively with teammates—such as executing a one-two with Jude Bellingham—and contributes heavily to the team’s overall build-up play, complementing a collective team effort that Mourinho noted is crucial even when coaching elite talent.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated a thorough restructuring of Nigerian football, citing ongoing struggles and failure to qualify for major international tournaments. In a Thursday statement issued through Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasized that despite advancements in other sports following the re-establishment of the National Sports Commission (NSC), football continues to suffer from deep-seated structural deficits in governance, administration, and accountability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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