The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of failing to provide the access code needed to upload its candidates for the 2027 general elections, despite formally requesting it.
Speaking on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the NDC had already approached INEC but was still awaiting a response.
“We have approached INEC, but they are yet to respond to our request. Hopefully, we shall be in court tomorrow to file for a stay of execution of the Lokoja Federal High Court ruling,” he said.
The development comes days after a Federal High Court in Lokoja directed INEC not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending the resolution of legal disputes surrounding its registration.
The court had also set aside its earlier judgment that compelled INEC to register the party after an association known as the Peace Movement Party (PMP) challenged the use of the NDC’s logo.
Reacting to the ruling, NDC National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe insisted that the party remains legally recognised and has already begun the process of appealing the judgment.
He argued that the ruling did not order the party’s deregistration and therefore does not affect its legal status.
Zuwoghe also maintained that the NDC would participate in the 2027 general elections, revealing that the party had already conducted its congresses, nominated candidates and taken part in recent by-elections.
He further alleged that the court ruling was part of efforts to weaken the opposition but expressed confidence that the appellate courts would overturn the decision.
The NDC urged its members to remain calm, continue their campaigns and support the party’s legal efforts while reaffirming its commitment to the democratic process.
