Surajo Garba Maikatako, the Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Zamfara State, has described the reported deregistration of the party as a temporary legal hurdle and called on the supporters to remain committed to the ideals of democracy.
Maikatako stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau where he assured party members and supporters that the NDC is still a legally recognised and functional political party.
He said the party’s leadership had made it clear that the NDC was not de-registered and still remained committed to democratic governance and service to Nigerians.
“We see the recent decision of the Federal High Court as a legal hurdle, not terminal,” he said.
The state chairman said the party had met all constitutional and legal requirements, saying its structures were intact from the polling unit to the national level.
He also announced that the party’s candidates were valid and preparations for the 2027 general elections was in progress.
He urged supporters in Zamfara State to remain calm, united and focused, insisting that the development should not discourage members of the party.
He also expressed confidence in the leadership of the party at the national level, describing the governorship candidate of the party in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa as a key figure in the political aspiration of the party.
The chairman told members they must be strong as the party looks at all legal options following the court ruling.
