Nigeria Democratic Congress legal team reviews court ruling voiding party registration

The ruling set aside a previous judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to register the NDC as a political party. Zekeri appealed to supporters to remain calm, stating the party is reviewing the judgment and will pursue legal remedies. He described the ruling from the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, as "bizarre" and a temporary setback, not an end to their political ambition.

Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court, Lokoja, ruled that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party, which claimed ownership of the logo used for the registration order but was not included in the original suit. The court ordered all parties to revert to their positions before the December 10, 2025 judgment and directed that all necessary parties be joined before the substantive suit is reheard. This ruling effectively nullifies actions taken by INEC based on the earlier judgment, including the NDC's recognition, registration certificate, inclusion in commission records, and appearance on ballot papers, pending the determination of the substantive suit.