The Federal High Court in Lokoja has nullified the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), effectively removing the party from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s list of recognised political parties.
The ruling overturned an earlier court judgment that had directed INEC to register the NDC, following a legal challenge filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
ADA argued that the NDC failed to meet key registration requirements, alleging that the party neither completed its registration through INEC’s official portal nor submitted essential documents, including its manifesto.
In its judgment, the court held that the earlier order compelling INEC to register the party was flawed both legally and procedurally and therefore could not stand.
With the decision, INEC is no longer obligated to recognise the NDC as a registered political party. The development means the party cannot sponsor or field candidates for any election unless it obtains fresh registration from the electoral commission.
The NDC, however, still has the option of challenging the judgment at the appellate court or commencing a new registration process in accordance with INEC’s guidelines.
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