Abuja, Nigeria — The Action Peoples Party (APP) has dismissed a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of some political parties, describing the ruling as “a mere academic exercise” with no legal effect on its status.
The party insisted that it cannot be deregistered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that its existence has been repeatedly affirmed by superior courts, including the High Courts, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
In a statement on Tuesday, APP said the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja does not affect its legal standing or participation in Nigeria’s electoral process.
The party noted that multiple court decisions have confirmed its compliance with constitutional and legal requirements for registration as a political party.
“Three separate Federal High Court judgments, a Court of Appeal judgment, and a Supreme Court decision have all affirmed that the APP is duly registered and entitled to participate in Nigeria’s democratic process,” the party said.
APP argued that these rulings remain valid and binding, adding that any attempt to remove it from the political space would be legally untenable.
Speaking to journalists, the National Chairman of the party, Barr. Uche Nnadi, alongside House of Representatives member Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, reaffirmed that the party remains on course for participation in the 2027 general elections.
They maintained that APP must be included on the ballot and expressed confidence that the judiciary would continue to uphold the rule of law.
The party further pledged commitment to democratic principles, insisting that legally registered political parties must be allowed to operate without interference.
