So This Happened (EP 408) reviews: Court nullifies NDC registration
A Federal High Court in Lokoja has nullified the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ruling that the earlier judgment which recognised the party was legally flawed because all relevant parties were not properly represented during the proceedings. INEC list: NDC blames name registration discrepancy for omission of Kaduna gov candidate Morning recap: UK varsities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians, why Peter Obi won’t win a ward in Anambra, other top stories 2027: Opposition, APC clash over campaign funding
The decision has reset the legal process rather than ending it, leaving the party’s official status unresolved and renewing discussions about due process, political party registration, and the legal framework ahead of future elections.
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