Court Nullifies Peter Obi's NDC Registration in Kogi
On December 10, 2025, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, ruled to nullify the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), associated with Peter Obi, due to constitutional flaws in an earlier judgment. Justice Isah Dashen delivered the ruling in response to a suit (No.
FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025) that highlighted the failure to hear parties with legal interests in the matter. The court emphasized that the Peace Movement Party (PMP) was a necessary party in the case.
The ruling vacated the previous judgment, restoring the status quo as of December 2025, and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commence a fresh hearing. The court noted that the earlier decision was rendered null and void due to the withholding of material facts during the proceedings.
The court's latest decision allows for a new determination of the registration issue, with the NDC expected to participate in the upcoming hearings.
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