2027: NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters over Court judgment
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn recognition of its foreign chapters following a court judgment reportedly declaring the The post 2027: NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters over Court judgment…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is one of the newer political parties registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission, positioning itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. Like several Nigerian parties, it had set up diaspora chapters to mobilise Nigerians abroad for membership, fundraising and advocacy, even though Nigerian electoral law does not currently allow citizens resident outside the country to vote in elections held at home.
The party's move to withdraw recognition of these foreign branches follows a court judgment reportedly declaring such diaspora chapters illegal, though the specific court, case details and legal reasoning have not been disclosed in the coverage so far. Both Tribune Online and Punch report the withdrawal in similar terms, but neither outlet has provided further detail on what triggered the litigation, who brought the case, or how the NDC intends to manage its diaspora supporters going forward.