Party Deregistration: APP says Justice Lifu’s verdict mere academic exercise

The Action Peoples Party, APP, has stated that it cannot be deregistered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stressing that the party remained legally recognised under the law and is not affected by the recent judgement delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The party described the judgement as a mere academic exercise, noting that its legal status and continued existence have already been affirmed by several superior court decisions ranging from High Courts, Appellate Court and the apex court.

According to APP, three separate Federal High Court judgments, a Court of Appeal judgement, and a Supreme Court decision have all affirmed that the party met all constitutional and legal requirements for registration and continued participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.

The party emphasised that these judgements remained valid and binding, making any attempt to deregister APP legally untenable.

Speaking to journalists, the National Chairman of the party, Barr. Uche Nnadi, alongside the leader of the party in Parliament, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, maintained that APP remained a duly registered political party and must be included on the ballot for future elections, including the 2027 general elections.

They reaffirmed the party’s commitment to democratic principles and expressed confidence that the rule of law would continue to prevail in protecting the constitutional rights of duly registered political parties.