PDP faction criticises court decision on NDC registration
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) has criticised a Federal High Court ruling that reversed an earlier order for the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the group expressed concern that the judgment could further restrict Nigeria’s democratic space. The court in Lokoja vacated its previous judgment, citing the need to include all necessary parties in the suit. The PDP faction urged the Federal Government to help ease political tensions and support democratic stability.
What we know
- The Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led PDP faction condemned the Federal High Court's decision to set aside its earlier judgment on NDC registration.
- Ini Ememobong stated that the group is awaiting the Certified True Copy of the judgment.
- Justice Isah Dashen ruled that the Peace Movement Party, which claimed ownership of the logo used in the earlier suit, must be included before the case proceeds.
- The PDP faction argued that the decision constricts the democratic space and harms Nigerians who invested in the NDC.
- The group called on the NDC to challenge the order and urged the public to support efforts for democratic consolidation.
