ERHC Energy Inc (ERHE)

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ERHE’s claim that its string of delinquencies is due to “debilitating, convoluted and resource-draining litigation” is not a valid excuse. The Commission has repeatedly held that third-party conduct does not excuse a company’s failure to comply with its periodic filing obligations. Eagletech Communications, Inc., Exchange Act Rel. No. 54095, 2006 SEC LEXIS 1534 at *6 (July 5, 2006) (third-party criminal activity); Cobalis Corporation, Exchange Act Rel. No. 64813, 2011 SEC LEXIS 2313 at *20 (July 6, 2011) (actions of shareholder in forcing involuntary bankruptcy proceeding and forcing issuance of stock did not excuse Exchange Act violations).