NDC national leader Seriake Dickson rejects a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State that voids the party’s registration process. The court set aside an earlier December 10, 2025 order that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party. According to reports, the presiding judge, Justice Isah Dashen, said the earlier decision was constitutionally defective because it was delivered without hearing all necessary parties. The ruling followed an application by the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which argued it had a legal interest in the matter and should have been joined before judgment was delivered. The judge also said material facts were not disclosed and ordered that the substantive case begin afresh, with INEC, the PMP, and the NDC joined as parties. Dickson describes the Lokoja ruling as lacking legal merit and illegal, and he says the NDC will challenge it through available judicial remedies. He also disputes the standing of the entity that brought the application, calling it an unregistered association, and says the party’s progress will continue despite the setback. Reports add that Dickson claims the court decision has increased public support for the NDC.
Dickson rejects Lokoja court ruling voiding NDC registration, vows legal challenge
NDC national leader Seriake Dickson rejects a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State that voids the party’s registration process. The court set aside an earlier December 10, 2025 order that h...
- A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, sets aside an earlier December 10, 2025 order directing INEC to register the NDC.
- The court says the earlier judgment was delivered without joining all necessary parties, following a complaint by the Peace Movement Party (PMP).
- The judge orders the substantive suit to start afresh with INEC, the PMP, and the NDC joined as parties.
- Seriake Dickson rejects the ruling as illegal and says the NDC will challenge it in court.
- Dickson argues the court’s action is meant to undermine the party and urges supporters to remain calm.
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has insisted that the party remains a legally recognised political platform despite a recent Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State. The post NDC still validly registered, we’ll challenge court ruling — Dickson appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoLeader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has rejected the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of the party, describing the ruling as illegal and vowing to challenge it through legal means. Reacting to the judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Dickson said […] The post NDC: “It Won’t Stand” – Seriake Dickson Reacts, Reveals Persons Behind Court Judgment appeared first on Information Nigeria.
2 months agoSeriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party is under attack from external forces aggrieved by its rapid progress but will prevail. Dickson is reacting to the judgement of the federal high court in Lokoja, Kogi state, that set aside an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party. The court vacated its December 10, 2025, judgement compelling INEC to register the NDC as a political party. Delivering the ruling in the suit marked FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025, Isah Dashen, the presiding judge, held that the earlier judgement was delivered without hearing all necessary parties, rendering the proceedings constitutionally defective. According to NAN, the ruling followed an application by the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which argued that it had a legal interest in the matter and ought to have been joined in the suit before the judgement was delivered. The judge also held that material facts were not disclosed during the earlier proceedings and ordered that the substantive suit begin afresh with INEC, the PMP and the NDC joined as parties. ‘THE ORDER WILL STAND’ Dickson described the court order as lacking legal merit and was aimed at undermining the party’s progress. “All I can say is that the order lacks legal merit and is intended to affect the foundational credibility and efforts of our party. The order is illegal and will not stand,” he said. According to him, the ruling was “against multi-party democracy, anti-democratic in nature, and aimed at narrowing and stifling the democratic space.” The NDC national chairman said the party had assembled a team of lawyers to challenge the ruling and urged members and supporters to remain calm. The former Bayelsa governor alleged that the application that led to the ruling was filed by “an unregistered association” which, according to him, had no legal interest in the case. “We are not naive to expect that the tremendous progress we have achieved in the last five months would go without attack,” he said. “So, we know where this is coming from. It is coming from those who are shocked by the progress the NDC has made within such a short period as a result of our hard work and commitment to deepening multi-party democracy. “We will not allow this to slow us down or break our spirit. The struggle must continue.” He further accused the judge who gave the ruling of committing a legal error, saying the party would pursue all available judicial remedies. “We will use appropriate judicial channels to correct the judicial anomaly that occurred under the watch of Honourable Justice Dashen. He has clearly erred in law, and we will take steps to correct it,” he said. Dickson also sought to reassure supporters, insisting that the party remained on course despite the setback. “We are under attack, as I have repeatedly said we should prepare for challenges such as this. But thereafter, we shall win,” he said. He added that the ruling had triggered increased support for the party, claiming that “thousands of Nigerians” registered as NDC members in solidarity following the court decision. “I sincerely thank Nigerians for the confidence they continue to repose in the NDC. Your support, encouragement, and belief in our vision only strengthen our resolve to continue the struggle to deepen multi-party democracy in Nigeria,” Dickson said.
2 months agoLeader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has rejected the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of the party, describing the ruling as illegal and vowing to challenge it through legal means. Reacting to the judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Dickson said the court […] NDC: It won’t stand – Seriake Dickson reacts, reveals persons behind court judgment
2 months agoSenator Henry Dickson declares the Kogi Federal High Court ruling setting aside NDC registration illegal, vowing to challenge the decision. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-court-judgment-on-ndc-registration-illegal-wont-stand-dickson/
2 months ago
Judge hears arguments over Kennedy Center’s plan to restore Trump name on building
A federal judge holds arguments in a court challenge to the Trump-controlled Kennedy Center board’s effort to put Presid...
Pentagon policy chief says U.S. seeks more European-led NATO defense
The Pentagon’s policy chief tells NATO ambassadors that the alliance must adapt and that the United States wants a more...
Labor and One Nation contest WA’s Secret Harbour by-election after One Nation rises
A state by-election is held in Perth’s Secret Harbour on Saturday, with Labor defending the seat after several challenge...