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Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

Vanguard News

June 26, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling. The post Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Technique: Name Calling

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