NDC reacts to court ruling nullifying its registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is challenging a Federal High Court ruling that nullified its previous registration as a political party. The court's decision followed an application by the Peace Movement Party, which argued it was improperly excluded from the original legal proceedings.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing legal and administrative volatility in Nigeria's political landscape, potentially impacting the eligibility of parties participating in upcoming elections.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted a court ruling that reversed an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party.
The article reports on a legal dispute by summarizing the claims of both the court and the affected political party without taking a side.
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