Dickson Challenges NDC Deregistration Court Ruling

Seriake Dickson, the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former governor of Bayelsa State, responded to a Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Isah Dashen in Lokoja, which ordered the deregistration of the NDC. Dickson argued that the ruling lacks legal merit and aims to undermine the credibility and progress the party has made since its formation.

He described the order as a threat to Nigeria's multi-party democracy, alleging that it is designed to shrink the democratic space in the country. Dickson disclosed that the party has assembled a team of lawyers to challenge the court order and urged members to remain calm and continue their political activities as the legal process unfolds.

He expressed confidence in the party's chances of success and maintained that the judgment would not derail the NDC's preparations for future elections. The plaintiff, the Peace Movement Party, argued that it is neither a registered political party nor associated with the application for registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for 2025.