Court dismisses ADA's registration lawsuit against INEC

A federal court in Washington, D.C., dismissed the American Disability Association’s (ADA) lawsuit alleging that Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to provide adequate accommodations for voters with disabilities. The judge ruled that the ADA’s claims were premature because INC has not yet finalized the 2023 election schedule, and therefore the plaintiffs could not demonstrate a concrete injury. The decision leaves the issue of disability‑friendly voting provisions in Nigeria unresolved pending future election planning. Views Nigeria