NDC Challenges Court Ruling on Deregistration Amid 2027 Election Preparations
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed a Lokoja court judgment affecting its registration status, as political parties proceed with candidate nominations for the 2027 elections.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally appealed the Federal High Court’s recent judgment in Lokoja that impacted its registration status, maintaining that it remains a duly registered political party. The appeal follows a court decision that set aside an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the party, a move now under legal contestation.
The legal challenge has drawn public attention, with political analyst Ejiro Ofoye highlighting the broader implications in a commentary published by Vanguard News. Ofoye noted that the Lokoja court’s reversal raises 'far-reaching legal and political questions' that extend beyond the NDC, touching on the integrity of electoral processes and the rule of law in Nigeria’s democratic system.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun uploading names of its candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives to the INEC portal, signaling active preparations for the upcoming elections. This procedural step underscores the ongoing momentum among recognized parties as the electoral calendar advances.
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has called on supporters, including members of the Obidient Movement and Kwankwasiyya, to remain calm amid the unfolding legal developments. Kwankwaso’s message, reported by Naija News, comes as the party seeks to reaffirm its institutional standing amid judicial scrutiny.
Parallel to these developments, a separate legal action has been initiated by the Incorporated Trustees of the Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy. The group has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election, adding another layer to the nation’s evolving political landscape.