A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, directing them to maintain the status quo regarding the alleged deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The order was granted in response to a suit filed by NYCN President Ambassador Sukubo Sara‑Igbe Sukubo, who challenged the CAC’s decision to deregister the organization.
The controversy began on 7 October 2025, when the CAC, acting through the Ministry of Youth Development, announced the deregistration of the NYCN just days after Sukubo’s re‑election as president and while several court cases were pending. On 15 October 2025, Justice B.F.M. Nyako issued the restraining order, preventing the CAC and its Registrar‑General from withdrawing the NYCN’s registration certificate or de‑recognising its existing leadership, trusteeship, and management until the Motion on Notice is determined.
The claimants— the Incorporated Trustees of the NYCN and Ambassador Sukubo— argue that the deregistration is unlawful. The defendants, including the CAC, its Registrar‑General, the Minister of Youth Development, and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, have been put on notice. The court also restrained the Minister and the Ministry from acting on or enforcing the alleged deregistration until the substantive motion is heard.
The matter has been adjourned to 28 October 2025 for the hearing of the Motion on Notice. The court’s order aims to preserve the status quo and maintain peace until that date. This development is significant because it affects the leadership and management of the NYCN, a prominent youth organization in Nigeria, and will have implications for the organization’s future relationship with the government. With the hearing scheduled for later this month, the parties must await the court’s ruling to determine the next course of action.
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