NDC Strategizes After Court Nullifies Party Registration

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) convened emergency meetings over the weekend to adopt a fresh strategy in response to a recent Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja that nullified its party registration. The court's decision, which set aside a previous order favoring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has raised concerns about the party's ability to participate in the upcoming elections.

NDC's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and national leader, Seriake Dickson, were involved in the closed-door sessions aimed at fine-tuning the party's immediate response and legal appeal, which is to be filed by Monday. The party's legal team, led by Reuben Egwuaba, is preparing to challenge the ruling by Justice Isa H.

Dashen, which the NDC claims infringes on their rights. Despite the setback, party officials, including Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, expressed confidence in the judicial process and emphasized the need for unity and resilience among party members.