{
  "id": 15455355,
  "title": "NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters over court judgment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ndc-withdraws-recognition-of-diaspora-chapters-over-court-judgment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:34:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndc-withdraws-recognition-of-diaspora-chapters-over-court-judgment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgment that deemed such chapters illegal and unconstitutional. The decision was made in response to a ruling by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, which held that Nigerian political parties lack the legal authority to establish or supervise branches abroad. The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, expressed appreciation for the support of Nigerians in the diaspora but emphasized the party's commitment to accountability, transparency, and due process. The party has initiated a harmonisation process in jurisdictions where multiple groups are operating and assured its diaspora supporters that it will maintain contact through lawful channels.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters over court judgment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ndc-withdraws-recognition-of-diaspora-chapters-over-court-judgment-15455974",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:38:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}