Tag: NDC
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NDC Suffers Setback as Court Upholds Electoral Act
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, ruling that the disputed sections are consistent with the 1999 Constitution and validly regulate disputes over the qualification of candidates for elective offices. Delivering judgment on Tuesday,…
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Kogi High Court Dismisses Viral Claims of NDC Deregistration, Says No Such Order Was Issued
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Kogi State High Court has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of undermining public confidence in the judiciary. In an official statement issued by the court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb…
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NDC disowns Okey Ezeala, warns against fake Deputy National Publicity Secretary
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned Mr. Okey Ezeala, declaring that he is not the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary and does not hold any position within its national leadership. The clarification was contained in a public disclaimer issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., following what it…
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NDC Heads to Appeal Court Over Judgment on Party Registration
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the party, insisting it remains a legally recognised political platform. In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, the party announced that it…
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Court Voids Judgment Recognising NDC as Political Party
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment directing INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The court ruled that the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which claims ownership of the NDC’s logo, was not joined in the original suit. The case will now return to the Federal High…
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NDC Condemns Court-Ordered Deregistration of ADC, Other Opposition Parties
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned a Federal High Court ruling directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other opposition political parties, describing the decision as a dangerous setback for Nigeria’s democratic system. In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition party urged Nigerians to reject…
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NDC Unveils Mustapha Kwankwaso as Deputy Governorship Candidate in Kano
By Gloria Drealomalicha Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, has selected Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, son of the party’s vice-presidential candidate, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was confirmed on Monday by Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya movement, in a…
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2027 Polls: Court Asked to Void NDC Recognition, Remove Party from INEC Register
By Paul Joseph A fresh legal battle has emerged over the status of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), as a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeks to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The case, filed by…
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NDC Begins Nationwide Primaries Amid New ‘Pay-After-Winning’ Policy
By Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced its nationwide primaries for the 2027 general elections with a controversial but attention-grabbing policy allowing only successful aspirants to pay nomination fees after emerging winners. Party leaders described the move as part of efforts to encourage wider participation and reduce financial pressure on aspirants contesting…
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BREAKING: Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Joins NDC, Declares for Delta Central Senate 2027
By Gloria Drealomalicha Senator Ovie Omo-Agege had officially joined the National Democratic Congress, NDC barely 24 hours after dumping the ruling All Progressive Congress APC after he lost the senatorial ticket. Omo-Agege revealed this in a press statement issued on his official social media handle. it’s reads “Fellow Deltans, Today, I formally announce my decision…
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How APC Candidate May Emerge Unopposed in Ondo Bye-Election
For the first time in the political history of Ondo State, the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) appears poised to secure a federal legislative seat completely uncontested, as major opposition parties systematically withdraw from the upcoming June 20 Ondo South senatorial bye-election. An exclusive investigation by Starnews NG reveals a total collapse of…
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Ganduje’s Son, Abdulaziz, Shuns Father’s Party APC, Joins Kwankwaso in NDC
By Paul Joseph Abdulaziz Ganduje, son of former APC National Chairman and ex-Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdulaziz, who is said to be part of the Kwankwasiyya movement loyal to former Kano governor Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, has also obtained the party’s nomination form…
