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PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) THE JUDICIARY SHOULD NOT ALLOW ITSELF TO BE USED TO STIFLE DEMOCRACY NDC WARNS AGAINST THE JUDGMENT NULLIFYING THE DAVID MARK LEADERSHIP OF THE ADC We have noted the Federal High Court judgment derecognizing the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). While we respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, we are concerned that judgments of this nature, 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. We therefore caution the judiciary to guard its independence, impartiality, and integrity at all times. We urge 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. A New Nigeria is POssible! Signed: Osa Director, Esq. National Publicity Secretary Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)