Nigeria’s Appeal Court has temporarily blocked the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The stay of execution halts the implementation of a previous judgment that had removed the parties’ registration status. The court’s decision is based on allegations of judicial misconduct related to the original ruling. This means the affected parties will remain registered while the claims of misconduct are investigated. The specific details of the alleged misconduct have not been publicly disclosed. This development offers a reprieve to the parties, allowing them to continue operating as legally recognized political entities for the time being. Further legal proceedings are expected to determine the final outcome of the case.