The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed filing a notice of appeal against the Federal High Court judgment that set aside its registration, insisting that the party remains legally recognised and operational pending the outcome of the appellate process.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Monday, stating that the appeal was successfully filed at the Court of Appeal in Lokoja, Kogi State.
According to him, the party’s legal team completed the filing process and would soon serve the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with the relevant court documents.
“Yes, we succeeded in filing the appeal today. We are going to serve INEC very soon. Our legal team was in Lokoja, Kogi State, today,” Director said.
He dismissed reports suggesting that the NDC had been deregistered, assuring party members, supporters and candidates that there was no cause for concern.
“We are not in panic mode. Our candidates need not fear. The NDC is a registered party. This is still reflected on the portal of INEC,” he stated.
Director also criticised media reports on the court’s decision, arguing that the legal dispute centred on the party’s logo rather than its status as a registered political party.
The NDC had earlier announced its intention to challenge the Federal High Court ruling, maintaining that it would continue its political activities while pursuing legal redress.
