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Nigeria Court Ruling

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Elections & Politics

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Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes a Federal High Court ruling that voided the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) party. Obi calls the judgment a 'setback for democracy' and a 'hurdle, not a stop sign' for the party.

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NDC Appeals Deregistration Ruling, Senior Lawyers Raise Jurisdiction Questions

- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is appealing a Federal High Court ruling that set aside a previous judgment compelling its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). - The NDC insists it remains a registered party and that the ruling did not order its deregistration, assuring supporters that Peter Obi and other candidates will participate in the 2027 polls. - Senโ€ฆ