A court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over alleged failure to meet statutory requirements for continued recognition.

The ruling followed a legal challenge questioning the compliance status of the affected parties, with the court directing INEC to take immediate action in line with its judgment.

The affected parties include the ADC and four others, though full details of the additional political parties are expected to be officially disclosed by the electoral body.

The court held that the parties failed to satisfy key legal conditions required under electoral laws to maintain their registration status in Nigeria.

INEC is expected to review the judgment and proceed with appropriate steps in compliance with the court’s directive.