ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has called for disciplinary action against judges he described as issuing “rascally judgments,” insisting that the judiciary must be held accountable to preserve public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic system.
Momodu made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he argued that judicial officers who disregard established legal procedures and superior court directives should face sanctions.
He stressed that the credibility of the judiciary remains central to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in the country.
His comments come in the wake of a controversial ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC and four other political parties over alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements.
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The decision sparked widespread criticism from opposition figures and legal analysts, who questioned the legal basis of the judgment.
However, the situation took a new turn when the Court of Appeal in Abuja stepped in and suspended the execution of the ruling, describing it as a serious judicial irregularity.
Momodu’s intervention adds to growing political and legal debate surrounding the deregistration controversy, which has drawn reactions from key political actors and intensified scrutiny of judicial decisions affecting party legitimacy.
Justice Peter Lifu, who issued the initial ruling, has remained at the centre of the controversy, as stakeholders continue to clash over the interpretation and enforcement of electoral laws governing political party registration in Nigeria.