PDP Condemn Court Order Wey Direct INEC to Deregister NDC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) don condemn the reported order of the Federal High Court sitting for Lokoja wey direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the National Democratic Party (NDC).

For one press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP say although dem still dey wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment, the reported order na serious setback for Nigeria’s democracy.

According to the party, the decision go further reduce the democratic space, especially after many Nigerians don spend money to contest elective positions under the platform of the NDC.

The PDP describe the development as a threat to multiparty democracy and argue say it also affects Nigerians wey invested their resources in the party.

The opposition party further allege say the situation reflects a pattern under the APC-led Federal Government, claiming the administration is not creating a level playing field for opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party also accuse the Federal Government of actions capable of weakening political competition, though it did not provide evidence to support the allegation.

The PDP urged the leadership of the NDC to challenge the court order through the legal process while calling on Nigerians to support efforts aimed at protecting democratic values.

The party also appealed to the Federal Government to take practical steps to lower political tensions in the country in the interest of peace, stability and democratic consolidation.

TheStreetNewspaper reports that the Federal High Court judgment and the allegations made by the PDP represent one side of the matter. Responses from INEC, the Federal Government or other affected parties were not included in the statement.