The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja nullifying aspects of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) timetable and regulations relating to party primaries and other electoral activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday evening and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the judgment as a vindication of its earlier objections to key provisions of the electoral body’s guidelines.

The ADC recalled that it had specifically raised concerns over the strict timelines for membership registration and the conduct of party primaries when the guidelines were initially released.

“The decision of the court on these issues, including those that directly contradict the Constitution, is therefore a welcome vindication of our position,” the party stated.

The party further said the ruling, which removed restrictions that allegedly hindered politicians from seeking alternative political platforms to contest elections, was a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy and freedom of association.

“We believed at the time that the particular restriction was designed to prevent people from leaving the ruling APC. Now that the court has ruled against it, we are certain that, in the coming days, we will witness a mass exodus from the ruling party,” the statement added.