The NDC strongly contested the court’s jurisdiction, arguing that it had become functus officio after delivering its final judgment in the case. The party maintained that the PMP is neither a registered political party nor actively participating in the current registration process, making its claims invalid. The NDC also pointed out that the court’s latest ruling did not explicitly order its deregistration, contradicting media reports suggesting otherwise.
Since the December 2025 judgment, the NDC has fielded candidates in bye-elections in Nasarawa and Enugu states and has completed nominations for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, presidential, and vice-presidential elections. The party’s legal team has been instructed to immediately file an appeal at the Court of Appeal to challenge both the jurisdiction and the propriety of the recent ruling.
In its statement, the NDC assured the public and its candidates that the party remains on course and is fully operational. The party also accused unnamed individuals of attempting to shrink Nigeria’s democratic space and suppress opposition voices ahead of the 2027 elections. As the legal battle continues, the NDC’s status and eligibility to contest the upcoming elections remain central issues in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
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