Breaking: NDC Takes Action Over Court Judgement Ordering INEC to Deregister Party
- NDC to challenge court decision ordering its deregistration at the Court of Appeal
- NDC asserts its candidates remain confident as they pursue legal action
- The party maintains it has not been deregistered despite a recent court ruling
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FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed its team of lawyers to challenge the court judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party at the Court of Appeal.
Legit.ng reports that the federal high court in Kogi set aside the ruling that established the NDC, and a fresh hearing is to commence.
The NDC said it is dissatisfied with the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The opposition party urged its candidates at all levels that the NDC is on course and they have no doubt that justice will be done.
This was contained in a statement titled “NDC Statement on Court Ruling” and issued via its X handle @NigeriaNDCHQ.
The NDC said the association, The Peace Movement Party (PMP), that filed the complaint is unknown and not a registered political party in Nigeria.
“There was no order directing our deregistration. However, we are dissatisfied with the decision that has been made, and we have instructed our team of lawyers to immediately proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge the jurisdiction and propriety of His Lordship’s order.
We assure the general public, and particularly our candidates at all levels, that our party is on course. The NDC has not been deregistered, and we are challenging today’s order at the Court of Appeal as soon as possible. We have no doubt that justice will be done.”
The NDC condemned efforts seeking to shrink the democratic space and stifle opposition voices and alternatives.
According to the NDC, Nigerians have a right to a full range of opinions, ideas, and alternatives, and political platforms and candidates should be allowed to participate in the 2027 general election process, which has already gone midway.
Peter Obi reacts as Court orders NDC deregistration
Recall that Peter Gregory Obi commented on his presidential candidacy for the 2027 elections despite legal challenges regarding the NDC's registration.
A top court's ruling restored the status quo, highlighting the necessity for all parties to be heard in election matters.
Obi accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government of obstructing his presidential ambitions, making a strong vow.
Peter Obi's camp reacts to NDC court ruling
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi's media office described the Lokoja High Court ruling on the NDC as a temporary setback.
The organisation appealed to supporters, coalition partners and members of the public to remain calm while its legal team reviewed the ruling.
POMR maintained that the judgment would not derail the party's political ambitions and insisted that it remained committed to building an alternative platform for Nigerians.
Source: Legit.ng
