Breaking: FG Reacts to Canadian Court’s Declaration of PDP, APC as Terrorist Organisations
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FCT, Abuja - The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the designation of some Nigerian political parties (All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court
The Nigerian government said the Court made a sweeping accusation against the entire political party membership that has produced three democratically elected presidents.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, via the Government of Nigeria X handle @NigeriaGov, on Friday, August 15, 2025
Ebienfa urged Nigerian nationals to refrain from making unfounded allegations against the country under the pretext of seeking asylum or favours from foreign entities.
“The declaration was in pursuance of a case involving a Nigerian, Mr. Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under the immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada. This baseless classification is not only reckless but also constitutes an unacceptable interference in Nigeria's internal affairs and democratic processes.”
Ebienfa further stated that political parties in Nigeria operate within the ambit of the law and are integral to the country's vibrant democracy.
He described the Canadian court's judgement of labeling political parties as terrorist orgations without credible evidence is a grave misrepresentation.
According to the statement, the judgement undermines Nigeria's democratic institutions and could incite unnecessary tension.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria, therefore, calls on the Canadian authorities to immediately retract this erroneous designation and refrain from actions that could be misconstrued as endorsing politically motivated narratives against Nigeria. Diplomatic channels remain open for constructive dialogue, and we urge the Government of Canada to engage with the relevant Nigerian institutions to rectify this error.”
APC debunks Canadian court declaring party terrorist group
Legit.ng earlier reported that the ruling APC said the court did not make a declaration, pronouncing it an outlawed group by a Canadian court.
APC was formed on February 6, 2013, through a merger of several opposition political parties.
The party urged its party faithful, supporters, and all Nigerians to disregard the viral report.
Canadian court's declaration: Soneye reacts
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that the PDP and the APC have been categorised as terrorist organisations by the Federal Court of Canada.
Former NNPC chief, Olufemi Soneye, and the PDP have condemned the position of the Canadian court, adding that it has set a dangerous precedent.
Soneye maintained that the judgment was a political earthquake, and its consequences could go beyond the Canadian borders.
Source: Legit.ng
