The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a ruling by a Canadian Federal Court that labeled some Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a ruling by a Canadian Federal Court that labeled some Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.” The decision came during the asylum case of Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in 2017 seeking refugee status.
In a statement, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry described the ruling as “reckless” and an “unacceptable interference” in the country’s democratic processes. Officials stressed that targeting entire parties, including one that has produced three presidents, was misleading. “The larger ramification of the decision is that every member of the mentioned political parties is a potential terrorist, and that is completely false and unacceptable,” the statement read.
The government emphasized that Nigerian parties operate legally under the constitution and are vital to its democracy. It urged Canada to withdraw the ruling and engage diplomatically with Nigerian institutions.
Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism but cautioned citizens against making false claims abroad to secure asylum.