The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a recent Canadian Federal Court ruling that classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.”
In a statement signed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government called the decision “reckless, unfounded, and an unacceptable interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
The ruling was linked to an immigration case involving a Nigerian national, Douglas Egharevba.
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According to the government, the “baseless classification is not only reckless but also constitutes an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic processes.”
The government criticized the court for making a “sweeping accusation against the entire membership of a political party that has produced three democratically elected presidents, instead of focusing on individuals found wanting.”
The statement noted that the ruling implies “every member of the mentioned political parties is a potential terrorist, and that is completely false and unacceptable.”
The government emphasized that Nigeria is a sovereign nation with a “robust legal and constitutional framework” and that all political parties operate within the law.
The ministry called on Canadian authorities to “immediately retract this erroneous designation and refrain from actions that could be misconstrued as endorsing politically motivated narratives against Nigeria.”
The statement also warned that the ruling could “incite unnecessary tensions” and undermine democratic institutions.
The government urged the international community to “disregard this misguided ruling” and reaffirm its confidence in Nigeria’s democratic governance.
It also cautioned Nigerian citizens, stating, “The government further urges Nigerian nationals to refrain from making unfounded allegations against Nigeria under the pretext of seeking asylum or favours from foreign entities.”
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