African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has strongly criticised Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, describing him as an “anti-democratic judicial officer” and an alleged mole for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued on Friday, June 19, 2026, Eze claimed the judge is being used by desperate politicians to stifle opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He accused Justice Lifu of working to protect President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects by targeting parties seen as potential threats.
Eze alleged that Justice Lifu exhibited “overzealousness” and disregarded an order from the Court of Appeal directing him to stay proceedings in the suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties, including the ADC.
He described the judge’s actions as “judicial rascality” and a “hatchet job” for the APC.
The ADC leader further stated that Nigeria’s judiciary has been compromised since the Buhari administration’s actions against former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, leading some judges to allegedly align with politicians out of fear.
He praised the Court of Appeal and INEC for challenging Justice Lifu’s ruling and staying its execution.
Eze claimed the ultimate target is to prevent a potential Atiku Abubakar/Amaechi ticket or similar opposition alliances from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
He called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate and sanction Justice Lifu for allegedly subverting the rule of law and damaging public confidence in the judiciary.
Justice Lifu had 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 (including securing 25% of votes in certain areas in the 2023 elections) and should be deregistered by INEC.
The Court of Appeal subsequently stayed that judgment. These are serious allegations made by a political party chieftain.
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