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Setback For Obi/Kwankwaso ticket as court reverses initial order on NDC registration

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Ameh Ochojila, John Akubo
Setback For Obi/Kwankwaso ticket as court reverses initial order on NDC registration
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A Nigerian Federal High Court has revoked the legal recognition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), effectively removing it from the list of registered political parties. The party plans to appeal the decision, which was based on a procedural failure to include a necessary party in the original registration suit.

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This ruling creates significant uncertainty for candidates and supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting the volatile nature of political party registration in Nigeria.

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The article reports on court proceedings and party responses without taking a side, focusing on the legal mechanics of the ruling.

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