INEC Says It's Expecting Court Order On Deregistration Of NDC Party To Take 'Lawful Decision'
INEC has stated it cannot comment on a Federal High Court ruling regarding the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress until it receives the official court documents. The commission intends to review the ruling before deciding on a legal course of action.
Why it matters
The legal status of political parties is central to the integrity and administrative function of Nigeria's electoral process.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to take a position on the Federal High Court judgement setting aside an earlier order directing it to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, saying it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling.
The report focuses on the procedural response of a government agency to a court ruling.
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