NDC Faults Court Verdict On Mark-led ADC, Warns Judiciary Against Stifling Nigeria’s Democracy

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Federal High Court judgment derecognising the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that such judicial decisions could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and weaken opposition parties.
The party expressed concern that judgments of this nature, if not carefully handled, could create the impression that the judiciary is being used to frustrate democratic participation and stifle opposition voices.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., the NDC said the manner in which some of the judgments, particularly those emanating from the High Courts, were being deliver...