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In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal Court of Canada has branded the country’s two dominant political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — as terrorist organisations.
The verdict came in a case involving Nigerian national, Douglas Egharevba, whose application for asylum was rejected over his alleged affiliation with the parties. The court cited documented patterns of election violence, killings, and intimidation linked to both APC and PDP, ruling that their activities meet the threshold for terrorism under Canadian immigration laws.
Justice acknowledged that political violence in Nigeria had claimed lives and undermined democratic stability, stressing that membership in such parties could pose a security threat to Canada.
The decision is expected to stir diplomatic and political debate, with implications for Nigerians seeking refuge abroad and for the global image of the nation’s leading political blocs.
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