NDC remains legally recognised political party, says Zamfara chairman

By Idris Salisu, Gusau

The Zamfara State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Garba Maikatako, has dismissed reports suggesting that the party has been deregistered, insisting that the NDC remains a legally recognised and fully operational political party.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Maikatako faulted the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, describing it as non-binding on the party’s legal status and maintaining that the NDC remains vibrant and committed to democratic principles.

“For clarification on the party’s legal status, I wish to categorically and unequivocally state that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) remains a legally recognised, fully operational and vibrant political party,” he said.

He added that the party’s National Leader and National Chairman had already clarified that the NDC had not been deregistered.