ence in the judicial process, urging the ation has also backed the suit, arguing inde- Federal Government to respect the that enforcing compliance is necessary pendence of both the courts and INEC. to maintain electoral integrity and reduce the proliferation of inactive parties. “Courts must never be reduced to However, opposition figures and instruments of political engineering. The supporters argue that the move could moment justice is manipulated, the nation be politically motivated, especially as itself is placed on trial,” the group said. legal battles continue to redefine party at- The p…