Dickson, Kwankwaso meet, reaffirm commitment to multi-party democracy
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- Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leaders Henry Seriake Dickson and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso met to reaffirm their commitment to multi-party democracy.
- The meeting addressed recent legal challenges affecting the party following a Federal High Court ruling.
- Dickson expressed confidence in the NDC's efforts to challenge the ruling through appellate courts.
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), met with the party's vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to discuss party matters and reaffirm their dedication to multi-party democracy. The meeting followed a recent Federal High Court ruling that impacted the NDC.
I just received my brother and our Vice Presidential candidate, His Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and we discussed issues of mutual interest concerning our party.
Dickson stated on his X account that the discussions focused on addressing the legal challenges arising from the court's decision. He assured that the party is taking steps to rectify the situation and challenge the "anomalous ruling" through the appellate courts. Dickson expressed confidence in the party's position, asserting, "We are on course."
We reaffirmed our resolve to stand together in the fight for multi-party democracy, and I briefed him on the measures the party is taking to correct and redress the distractions occasioned by the anomalous ruling of the Federal High Court.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to defending Nigeria's multi-party democratic system. The NDC plans to contest the Federal High Court judgment, signaling a continued effort to navigate the legal hurdles and maintain their political standing.
We are on course.
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