Nigeria condemns Canadian court ruling labelling political parties as terrorists, calling it reckless and an unacceptable interference

Nigeria condemns Canadian court ruling that classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations,” describing it as reckless, baseless, and an unacceptable interference in the nation’s democratic affairs.

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In a statement on Friday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said the decision arose from an immigration case involving Nigerian citizen Douglas Egharevba, who sought refugee status in Canada in 2017.

FG criticised the ruling for making sweeping allegations against entire political entities including a party that has produced three democratically elected presidents instead of targeting individuals proven guilty of wrongdoing.

“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 stressed that Nigeria’s political system operates under a robust constitutional framework and that all recognised political parties act within the law.

Officials warned the judgment could fuel misinformation and escalate unnecessary tensions.

Calling for an immediate retraction, FG urged Canada to avoid endorsing politically motivated narratives that distort Nigeria’s political reality.

It reaffirmed the country’s commitment to combating extremism and cooperating in global security efforts.

The ministry also cautioned Nigerians abroad against misrepresenting the country to foreign authorities for asylum or immigration advantages.

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“Nigeria remains committed to the global fight against terrorism and has made significant strides in countering extremist groups within its borders,” the statement concluded.