The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday stated it withheld recognition of international chapters of the occasion within the diaspora on account of a subsisting courtroom judgment that no political occasion registered in Nigeria has the authorized authority to determine, function or supervise chapters exterior the nation’s territorial boundaries.
The National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director, who disclosed this in a press release, expressed the occasion’s appreciation to varied international chapters within the diaspora.
“The National Leadership of the NDC has reviewed its relationship with international chapters of the occasion working within the diaspora and needs to make the next clarifications:
“The NDC needs to withhold recognition of international chapters of the occasion within the diaspora.
“We are deeply appreciative of the immense support of various foreign chapters in the diaspora. We are grateful for their unwavering loyalty, guidance, and contributions to the party,” he stated.
Director, nevertheless, famous that as a political occasion dedicated to the virtues of accountability, transparency and due course of, the NDC is conscious of a subsisting courtroom judgment limiting political events from organising foreign-based chapters.
He stated: “In the matter of _Prof. Ali Alao v. All Progressives Congress (APC) & Anor, Suit No: CV/187/2025_, it was determined by Justice Peter Kekemeke on the FCT High Court in Maitama that, ‘no political party registered in Nigeria has the legal authority to establish, operate or supervise chapters outside the country’s territorial boundaries.’
“The courtroom additional held that ‘diaspora chapters of Nigerian political parties were illegal, unconstitutional, and unknown to the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.’
“Therefore, the NDC, in deference to the stated judgment, is halting recognition of international chapters of the occasion and all earlier recognitions are hereby withdrawn.
“In jurisdictions where more than one group exists, a harmonisation process has been initiated by the party to bring them under one umbrella,” he added.
According to the National Publicity Secretary, the occasion is presently learning the judgment and has referred it to its Legal Department for additional recommendation and steering.
“The occasion is conscious of the large curiosity that Nigerians within the diaspora have in our candidates, particularly our presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and we thank them and encourage them to maintain such curiosity with extra vigour.
“We encourage our supporters within the diaspora to proceed to fulfill and work together, and we will stay in contact with them by acceptable and authorized channels.
“Collectively, we must work hard to build a Nigeria of our dreams. We must rescue Nigeria from its present state of drift and hopelessness foisted on it by the rudderless APC,” Director concluded.
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