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The Digest:

A Canadian court has denied asylum to a former member of the APC and PDP, upholding a finding that his affiliation with the parties made him inadmissible. The ruling, described as a Democratic Verdict, found that both parties engaged in political violence and subversion of the electoral process.

Key Points:
  • A Canadian court denied asylum to a Nigerian man, Douglas Egharevba.
  • Egharevba was a member of the PDP (1999-2007) and APC (2007-2017).
  • The court deemed both parties terrorist organizations under Canadian law.
  • The decision was based on findings of electoral violence and subversion of democracy.
  • The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) found Egharevba inadmissible under Canada’s IRPA.
  • The court ruled that mere membership is sufficient for inadmissibility.
  • Deportation proceedings are expected to follow the judgment.
This ruling sets a major precedent, effectively classifying Nigeria's two major parties as agents of subversion in the eyes of a foreign government. It is a sobering Democratic Verdict on the consequences of political violence and electoral misconduct.

Sources: Daily Post