IPAC applauds court refusal to reverse de-registration of political parties- The decision by INEC to deregister 74 political parties is still generating reactions - Moves by the affected parties to stop the de-registration in court suffered a setback on Monday, February 17 - The Federal High Court in Abuja refused to take the motion to set aside the de-registration of the parties Moves to stop the de-registration of 74 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, February 17 suffered a setback. Reacting to the situation, the interim management committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in a statement by its chairman, Dr Leonard Nzenwa applauded the court for refusing to hear the application. The Federal High Court in Abuja refused to take the motion to set aside the de-registration of the parties. Dr Nzenwa said the court's decision is a vindication of the lawful actions of INEC and a victory for Nigeria's democracy. “The IPAC IMC also applauds the court for the order of accelerated hearing adding that this quick dispensation of justice will help to quickly resolve this issue and give clear direction for political activities in our country,” he said. Read also Disclose exact amount stolen by Abacha or face legal action - SERAP threatens FG About 33 parties had filed a motion, but it was not taken. The implication is that the parties stand de-registered because the court does not stop a completed act. PAY ATTENTION: Read the best news on Nigeria's #1 news app IPAC had in a communique signed at the end of an emergency meeting said the action of INEC was constitutional. “We the 18 political parties in Nigeria hereby endorse this bold step by INEC and commend it for this worthy cause,” the council said in the communique signed by its representatives and sent to journalists. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! Bayelsa: INEC presents PDP’s Douye Diri certificate of return | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The decision by INEC to deregister 74 political parties is still generating reactions - Moves by the affected parties to stop the de-registration in court suffered a setback on Monday, February 17 - The Federal High Court in Abuja refused to take the motion to set aside the de-registration of the parties PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng