Nigeria Democratic Congress to appeal court ruling setting aside its registration order

The NDC maintains it has not been deregistered and has instructed its legal team to appeal the decision. The ruling, issued by Justice Isah Dashen, cited that the initial judgment adversely affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party, which claimed ownership of the logo used for registration, and was not included in the original suit. NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, stated that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to set aside its final judgment through a motion and questioned the standing of the Peace Movement Party.

He assured members that party activities and preparations for the 2027 elections would continue. Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, the NDC caucus in the House of Representatives, the Obidient Movement, and the Kwankwasiyya Movement all condemned the judgment, viewing it as an attempt to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election and shrink the democratic space. They expressed concerns about the judiciary's independence and the potential for a one-party state.