*Calls on ADC to appeal judgment speedily
By ANGEL NWOKOCHA Staff Reporter Abuja
The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has flayed the Nigerian judiciary over the Federal High Court judgment on Thursday derecognizing the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The NDC reminded the judiciary of their important roles in safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and cautioned that the institution should guard its independence, impartiality, and integrity at all times.
The party warned the judiciary against allowing itself to be used.
Frowning at the judgments the NDC argues if not carefully handled, risk creating the impression that the courts are being used to scuttle democracy and weaken opposition.
“The way some of these judgements are being churned out, especially from the High Courts suggests a deliberate effort to shut out the ADC from the forthcoming general elections by other means.This would amount to further shrinking the chances of multi-party democracy which is already under a big threat under the APC-led government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the NDC stated in statement by its spokesman Osa Director.
While reaffirming its respect for the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, the party urged the ADC to appeal the judgment without delay and call on the appellate court to grant an accelerated hearing in view of the fast-approaching 2027 general elections, so that uncertainty does not undermine democratic participation.
