The Digest:
The Nigerian Federal Government has strongly condemned Canada’s decision to label the PDP and APC as terrorist organizations, calling it a reckless judgment that misrepresents the political dynamics of Nigeria. According to the Foreign Ministry, the ruling is an unjustifiable interference in the country’s sovereignty.
Key Points:
- Canadian Federal Court ruling made on June 17, 2025, involving Douglas Egharevba
- Ruling accused the PDP and APC of being linked to terrorism based on electoral violence
- FG calls the ruling baseless and damaging to Nigeria’s democracy
- Canadian court ruling involves allegations of political violence, not party membership
- APC clarifies it was not declared a terrorist group by the Canadian court
- ADC and CUPP support the ruling, citing electoral violence and malpractices
- APC dismisses claims, insisting there was no formal accusation of terrorism
The Federal Government of Nigeria insists that the court ruling is a grave misinterpretation and urges Canada to reverse the decision. This marks a deeper issue in the international portrayal of Nigeria’s internal matters.
Sources: Punch, Premium Times, Channels TV
