Nigeria: Court Sets Aside Judgment Recognising NDC As Political Party
Justice Isah Dashen said all relevant parties must be heard before any registration order can stand, and the substantive suit will be heard afresh.
- On Friday, a Federal High Court in Lokoja vacated its December 10, 2025, judgment compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress , nullifying all subsequent actions taken under that ruling.
- Justice Isah Dashen ruled the original judgment constitutionally defective because the Peace Movement Party was not joined in the suit, despite claiming ownership of the logo used for NDC's registration.
- NDC National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe labeled the PMP's motion an "outright abuse of the court process," insisting the party has not been deregistered and instructed lawyers to immediately appeal to the Court of Appeal.
- Counsel to the PMP, Chikezie Ekeocha, stated the ruling reversed INEC's recognition of NDC, the issuance of its certificate of registration, and its inclusion in commission records pending the substantive suit's final determination.
- Presidential candidate Peter Obi described the ruling as a "serious setback for Nigerian democracy," while the NDC assured candidates for 2027 elections that their nominations remain valid despite the ongoing legal challenge.
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