Nigeria Court Ruling
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Nigeria's Democratic Congress (NDC) faces a setback as a court voids its registration, prompting vows to appeal. Presidential candidate Peter Obi calls the ruling a hurdle, not a stop sign, and a blow to democracy.
NDC rejects Kogi court verdict on INEC registration, vows appeal
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to appeal a Federal High Court ruling that set aside a previous order for its registration by INEC. - The NDC insists it has not been deregistered and assures members that political activities will continue. - The party's chairman accused unnamed forces of trying to suppress opposition parties through judicial means.
Kogi court judgment on NDC another setback for democracy, says Obi
- Peter Obi, presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, criticized a recent court ruling in Lokoja as a setback for Nigerian democracy. - Obi expressed concern that political actors a…
Nigeria's NDC studying court ruling voiding party registration, says Obi's aide
- Nigeria's Democratic Congress (NDC) is reviewing a Federal High Court ruling that voided a previous judgment compelling its registration. - The party's legal team is studying the decision to pursue …
Court ruling on NDC is a hurdle, not stop sign - Obi
- Peter Obi, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, calls a court ruling against the party a "hurdle, not a stop sign." - The Federal High Court in Lokoja ordered INEC not to recognize th…
