The Action Alliance (AA) has rejected the recent court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, calling on the National Assembly and the judiciary to intervene in order to safeguard Nigeria’s multiparty democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The National Chairman of the party, Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed concern over the judgment, arguing that its timing could undermine political inclusion and electoral stability as preparations for the 2027 polls gather momentum.

Udeze maintained that democracy thrives on political plurality and voter choice, warning that reducing the number of registered parties at this stage would narrow political participation and weaken democratic competition.

According to him, the move could disenfranchise party members, disrupt years of political organisation and create unnecessary tension in the polity.

The AA chairman also noted that the Court of Appeal had reportedly stayed proceedings in the matter, insisting that issues relating to party compliance should be resolved through due process rather than through deregistration during an active election cycle.

He urged the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review or suspend implementation of the judgment until after the 2027 elections in the interest of electoral stability.

Udeze further called on the National Assembly to review existing laws on party deregistration to prevent what he described as “mid-cycle disruptions” to the democratic process.

The party also appealed to Nigerians and civil society organisations to defend the country’s multiparty system, stressing that a healthy democracy must accommodate diverse political platforms and viewpoints.