ABUJA, NIGERIA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has leveled a severe accusation against the presidency, claiming that a specific official working within the office of the Chief of Staff to the President is the mastermind behind the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the party’s deregistration. The explosive allegation introduces a direct political dimension to the sudden judicial ruling that paralyzed the opposition platform.
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The claim was made public by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Ifedayo Bolaji, who stated that the party has uncovered the identity of the individual driving the legal challenge against their political status. According to the party’s spokesperson, the operative is a former member of the House of Representatives hailing from the South-East geopolitical zone, who currently serves as an aide in the office of the Chief of Staff. The party claims that this individual weaponized the legal system to secure the deregistration order as part of a coordinated political strategy designed to neutralize the platform.
Escalation of a Deepening Political Feud
The allegation sharply intensifies the political fallout surrounding the court’s decision. Opposition figures have rapidly rallied around the statement, using it to support their claims that the ruling administration is actively trying to decimate competitive opposition spaces ahead of the next electoral cycle. Neither the office of the Chief of Staff nor the presidency has issued a formal response to the specific allegations regarding the staff member’s involvement. Meanwhile, legal representatives for the ADC are moving forward with their emergency appeals to nullify the deregistration order and restore the party’s legal standing.
