ly the requirement to secure at least 25 tions, on the grounds that they no longer (INEC) to deregister five political per cent of votes in relevant elections. meet the constitutional conditions for parties, including the African Democrat- The parties affected by the ruling are the continued recognition as political parties. ic Congress (ADC), for failing to meet African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Before delivering judgment, Justice constitutional requirements governing the (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples operation of political parties in Nigeria. Continued on pg.2