NDC Rejects Court Ruling, Plans to Appeal Deregistration

The Nigeria Democrat Congress (NDC) has announced its intention to appeal a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which set aside its earlier registration. NDC Chairman Cleopa Mose Zuwogh described the ruling as legally unsustainable and assured party members of their continued support for candidates.

The party's legal representative, Barr Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, stated that the ruling lacks legal precedent and expressed confidence that the appeal court would overturn the decision. The NDC argues that the latest court ruling does not explicitly order its deregistration, and they plan to proceed with their appeal immediately.

The party has also conducted various congresses and primaries in preparation for the upcoming elections, asserting that their candidates will remain on the ballot. The NDC views the court's ruling as part of a broader attempt to undermine Nigeria's democratic space and has urged its members to remain calm during the legal process.