The much-anticipated judgment in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties was on Friday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge.
The case, which has drawn significant political attention ahead of preparations for future elections, could not proceed as scheduled after the court failed to sit, leaving parties and observers awaiting a new date for the verdict.
The suit challenges the continued registration of the affected political parties, with the plaintiffs urging the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove them from the register of political parties.
Lawyers and supporters who gathered at the court in anticipation of the judgment were left disappointed as proceedings were postponed due to the judge’s absence.
The development means the legal battle over the status of the ADC and the other parties remains unresolved, prolonging uncertainty over the future of the affected political platforms.
Court officials are expected to communicate a fresh date for the delivery of judgment, as political stakeholders continue to monitor the case closely.
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