Knocks as Court Declares PDP, APC as Terrorist Groups

A Canadian court ruling declaring the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as terrorist organizations has sparked condemnation from the PDP. The court's decision was criticized as biased and lacking evidence by the PDP, with former NNPC chief Olufemi Soneye warning that the judgment could set a dangerous precedent.

The ruling stemmed from an application by a former PDP member seeking asylum in Canada, with the court citing the parties' involvement in political violence and subversion of democracy in Nigeria. The decision highlighted incidents from the 2003 and 2004 elections where the PDP was implicated in voter intimidation and killings.

The judgment has raised concerns about the implications for democratic nations and the potential for foreign courts to try political matters. Additionally, a former APC senator recently declared his opposition to the party, citing a meeting with President Bola Tinubu as a factor in his decision.