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THE END OF NDC? Confidential Court Judgment On De-registration Goes Public!.
The Federal High Court in Lokoja has nullified its own judgment from December 10, 2025, which had previously directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a ruling delivered last Friday by Justice Isa H. Dashen, the court granted an application filed by the Peace Movement Party (PMP) to set aside the earlier decision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key Details of the Court’s Ruling:
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Basis for Nullification: The court determined that the original proceedings were constitutionally defective because the PMP—which claimed prior interest in the “two-finger victory” logo used by the NDC—was not joined as a party to the initial lawsuit.
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Denial of Fair Hearing: The presiding judge held that failing to hear the PMP, whose substantial and legally recognizable interests were directly affected by the orders made, constituted a breach of fair hearing.
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Legal Authority: The court clarified that this action was not an appeal of its own merits, but an exercise of its inherent jurisdiction to set aside a judgment obtained in violation of the constitutional right to be heard (audi alteram partem).
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Procedural Outcome: With the December 10, 2025, judgment set aside, the case (Suit No. FHC/LKI/CS/49/2025) has been returned to its pre-judgment stage, allowing parties to pursue further procedural steps.
The Labour Party (LP) is currently awaiting the issuance of access codes from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin the electronic upload of its candidate list for the 2027 general elections. According to a senior party official, while the LP has already distributed the necessary nomination forms to its candidates, the actual submission process cannot proceed until the commission provides the required portal access.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Status of Access Codes and Party Preparedness The LP official noted that as of Saturday, no political party had reportedly received these access codes, with expectations that the commission might release them by Monday. The party emphasized its readiness to finalize the submission of all required documentation as soon as the portal is made accessible.
Conversely, the “Because of Our Tomorrow” (BOOT) party has indicated a different timeline. The National Chairman of BOOT, Sunny Adenuga, confirmed to Vanguard that INEC has informed them that their access code is ready, with plans to collect it early this coming week.
Senator Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has signaled that his party is open to forming a coalition with other opposition groups ahead of the 2027 general elections. During an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dickson addressed the possibility of aligning with other opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While emphasizing that he does not want to pre-empt formal negotiations, Dickson stated that the NDC is actively prepared to engage in discussions with other parties. He expressed a desire for any future coalition to ultimately support the NDC’s candidates, noting that the party recognizes the strength and value of its own nominees.
“We are not claiming superiority. After the nomination process has ended, we will move into another phase of discussions,” Dickson explained. “Whether there will be an agreement, I don’t know. We will try. Where it will lead, I don’t know, but all those are options that remain open.”
Confidence in a 2027 Victory The former Bayelsa State Governor also asserted his conviction that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is vulnerable. He argued that the current government has failed to meet the aspirations of Nigerians and would suffer a massive defeat if the electorate is allowed to choose their leaders freely.
“As leader of the NDC… we believe that the APC government, the APC as a party, not just the President, will be defeated massively,” Dickson stated. He concluded by calling for a transparent electoral process, emphasizing that the only way to test the APC’s popularity is to ensure a truly free and fair contest for all political parties.
Dipo Olayoku, the National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of access codes to political parties specifically for the upcoming Osun State off-cycle governorship election. Regarding the 2027 presidential and general elections, Olayoku noted that while INEC had pledged to begin issuing those codes as of yesterday, he had yet to confirm receipt for his party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Commending INEC Amidst Operational Challenges In an interview with Vanguard, Olayoku expressed support for INEC, acknowledging that the commission is operating under immense pressure. He pointed to several factors contributing to the commission’s heavy workload:
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Legislative Pressure: Olayoku stated that the 2026 Electoral Act was not enacted in good faith by the National Assembly and has created a “choking” workload for the commission.
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Operational Demands: INEC has been managing a rigorous schedule, including the recent off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State and various bye-elections across six states.
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Party-Induced Distractions: Internal disputes within political parties leading to persistent litigation are further straining INEC’s resources and focus.
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