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Court of Appeal
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LPP Urges INEC to Acknowledge Court Victory and Ensure Fair Treatment
The Liberation People’s Party has demanded that INEC recognize its recent legal victory while proposing a new executive structure featuring one president and six regionally elected vice presidents serving a single six-year term.
August 13, 2026
Appellate Court confirms Prof Abubakar Sadiq Gombe as SDP National Chairman
The Abuja Court of Appeal has finalized its decision to recognize Prof Abubakar Sadiq Gombe as the SDP National Chairman, ending a major leadership crisis within the party.
August 12, 2026
Abuja Court of Appeal Overturns Ruling Naming Shehu Gabam as SDP Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified a previous Federal High Court judgment that recognized Shehu Gabam as the SDP National Chairman, favoring the leadership of Prof. Abubakar Gombe instead.
August 12, 2026
Appellate Court Overturns Ruling Backing Shehu Gabam as SDP Chairman
The Abuja Court of Appeal has nullified a Federal High Court judgment that formerly recognized expelled member Shehu Gabam as the SDP National Chairman, upholding the leadership of Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe.
August 12, 2026
Legal experts and activists demand action against judicial misconduct
Legal experts and civil society groups are urging the National Judicial Council to sanction judges who defy superior court orders, following a sharp rebuke from the Court of Appeal regarding the improper deregistration of political parties.
August 2, 2026
Accord Party celebrates Court of Appeal ruling against deregistration
The Accord Party successfully appealed a Federal High Court order that sought to deregister the party, calling the appellate court's intervention a win for Nigeria's democracy.
July 29, 2026
Senior Advocate Oba Maduabuchi urges Justice Peter Lifu to step down following Appellate Court criticism
Senior Advocate Oba Maduabuchi has called for the resignation of Justice Peter Lifu after the Court of Appeal labeled the judge's actions as judicial impertinence and rascality.
July 29, 2026
David Mark Praises Court of Appeal Ruling Saving ADC from Deregistration
ADC National Chairman David Mark hails an appellate court ruling that blocked his party's deregistration as a major victory for Nigerian democracy and the rule of law.
July 28, 2026
Court of Appeal Clears ADC, Accuses Trial Judge of Fabricating Evidence
The Court of Appeal has overturned the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, accusing the presiding trial judge of fabricating evidence to rule against the party.
July 28, 2026
APP Celebrates Court Ruling Securing Opposition Participation for 2027
The Action Peoples Party has welcomed an appellate court ruling that protects opposition participation in the 2027 elections, calling it a victory for Nigeria's democratic system.
July 28, 2026