African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Eze Chukwuemeka Eze criticises Federal High Court judge Justice Peter Lifu over his handling of a case involving the deregistration of several political parties. In statements reported by multiple outlets, Eze describes the judge as “anti-democratic” and alleges that Justice Lifu is an “APC mole” used to stifle opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eze claims the judge acted with “overzealousness” and disregarded a Court of Appeal order that stays proceedings in the suit. He also argues that the judiciary has been compromised, referencing past controversies involving the courts, and calls on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate and sanction Justice Lifu.
The outlets further state that Justice Lifu previously ruled that the ADC and four other parties—Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)—failed to meet constitutional requirements linked to performance in the 2023 elections and ordered their deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They add that the Court of Appeal stayed that judgment, and that Eze presents this as evidence of judicial overreach. Overall, the reports present Eze’s allegations alongside the existing appellate stay.
