NDC STATEMENT ON COURT RULING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDC STATEMENT ON COURT RULING Our attention has been drawn to a ruling by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja this morning, wherein His Lordship, Honourable Justice Isah Dashen, gave a ruling on an application filed by an unregistered association known as Peace Movement Party. The public knows that by December 2025, the Nigeria Democratic Congress  as an association complained of INEC’s refusal to register us as a political party, whereupon we proceeded to the Federal High Court. The Federal High Court upheld our constitutional right to freedom of association under the Constitution and compelled INEC to register us, which INEC did. Since then, we have started political activities, embarked on the registration of members, held congresses from ward to national levels, held conventions, and concluded primaries to all offices following INEC’s timetable. We have been fully participating in all INEC activities without let or hindrance. NDC also fielded candidates, and fully pa...
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BILL SEEKING AGE LIMIT FOR PRESIDENTIAL, GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES PASSES SECOND READING IN REPS. (PHOTO).

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 Bill Seeking Age Limit for Presidential, Gubernatorial Candidates Passes Second Reading in Reps


The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that seeks to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.


Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution, setting a maximum age limit of 60 years for candidates and requiring them to hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It amends Section 131 for the presidency and Section 177 for governorship eligibility.


Alongside this bill, several others passed second reading, including:

--Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Bill, upgrading Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a federal university.

--Creation of Ideato West Local Government Area Bill, proposing a new LGA in Imo State.

I--nclusion of Youths & Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments Bill, ensuring reserved positions in governance.

--Trade and Commerce Bill, allowing both federal and state governments to regulate trade.

--Reserved Seats for Women Bill, increasing female representation in legislative bodies.

--Judicial Reform Bills, including proposals to expedite justice and increase Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices.

--Creation of New States Bills, proposing Wan State (North Central) and Gobir State (Northwest).


These legislative efforts aim to reshape governance, promote inclusivity, and enhance economic and judicial efficiency in Nigeria.

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