FG Condemns Canadian Court Over ‘Terrorist’ Tag on Nigerian Political Parties

The Federal Government has strongly condemned a ruling by a Canadian Federal Court that classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations,” describing the decision as reckless, baseless, and an unacceptable intrusion into the nation’s internal affairs.

In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government said the controversial ruling was delivered in connection with an immigration case involving a Nigerian national, Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in 2017 seeking refugee status.

According to the judgment, some Nigerian political organisations were alleged to have links with terrorist activities a claim the Federal Government has firmly rejected.

“The baseless classification is not only reckless but also constitutes an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic processes,” the statement read.

The government emphasised that Nigeria remains committed to democratic governance and the rule of law, adding that no political party in the country operates outside the framework of the constitution or engages in terrorism.

It also urged Canadian authorities to review the decision, warning that such unfounded labels could strain diplomatic relations and undermine bilateral cooperation between the two countries.