Nigeria Court of Appeal Halts Deregistration of Five Parties Ahead of 2027 Election

Nigeria's Court of Appeal issued a stay on the deregistration of five political parties. The ruling comes as the country prepares for the 2027 general election. The parties had been slated for removal by the electoral commission. The court's intervention temporarily preserves their legal status. Officials said the decision will allow the parties to continue operating. The move may delay the commission's plan to narrow the party field. Observers note the ruling could affect the political landscape ahead of the vote. The case is expected to proceed through the judicial system for a final determination.