FG Fumes After Canadian Court Designates APC, PDP Terrorist Orgs

The Federal Government has demanded a retraction of the ruling by a Canadian court designating the All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, as terrorists organisation.

According to the federal government it’s wrong for the Canadian court to describe the two political parties which have produced elected presidents for Nigeria as terrorist organisations, adding that the roiling represents an unnecessary interference in the country’s internal affairs.

The government’s position on the issue is contained in a statement issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also described the classification as totally baseless and “unacceptable”.

The reaction, the magazine reports comes on the heels of the June 17, 2025 judgment by Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, while ruling on an asylum’s suit involving a Nigerian, Douglas Egharevba.

The federal government said, the ruling “constitutes an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic processes.

Adding that “The Court made 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 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.”

“Nigeria is a sovereign nation with a robust legal and constitutional framework governing political activities. Our political parties operate within the ambit of the law and are integral to the country’s vibrant democracy. To associate legitimate political entities with terrorism without credible evidence is a grave misrepresentation that undermines Nigeria’s democratic institutions and could incite unnecessary tension.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria, therefore, calls on the Canadian authorities to immediately retract this erroneous designation and refrain from actions that could be misconstrued as endorsing politically motivated narratives against Nigeria. Diplomatic channels remain open for constructive dialogue, and we urge the Government of Canada to engage with the relevant Nigerian institutions to rectify this error.

“Nigeria remains committed to the global fight against terrorism and has made significant strides in countering extremist groups within its borders; therefore, called on the international community to disregard this misguided ruling and reaffirm its confidence in Nigeria’s democratic governance and rule of law.

“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.”