NDC to Appeal Court Ruling on Peace Movement Party Registration

The Nigeria Democrat Congress (NDC) has expressed shock over a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja that upheld the registration of the unregistered Peace Movement Party (PMP). The NDC, led by its National Chairman Senator Mose Cleopa Zuwogh, announced plans to challenge this decision in the Appeal Court.

The ruling, delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the PMP, which the NDC argues lacks legal standing. The NDC maintains that its political activities, including membership registration and participation in upcoming elections, remain valid despite the court's ruling.

The party criticized the judgment as an attempt to weaken opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC's legal team has been instructed to proceed with an appeal, asserting that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revisit the matter.

The NDC remains confident that the Appeal Court will overturn the ruling.