ADC judgment: NDC warns judiciary against scuttling opposition

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the judiciary against actions capable of weakening opposition parties and undermining multi-party democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was in reaction to the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said the judgment risked creating the impression that the courts were being used to frustrate opposition parties and weaken democratic competition.
It expressed concern over what it described as the manner in which some judgments, particularly those...