By Palang Paul
The African Action Congress has demanded a retraction and public apology from The Guardian over what it described as a false report on its legal status.
The party made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex I. Elanu, following the newspaper’s July 14 publication.
The disputed report, titled “Opposition, candidates in turmoil as INEC nomination window closes,” listed the AAC among political parties whose registrations allegedly remain subject to litigation.
AAC rejected the claim as false, misleading and unsupported by facts, insisting that its registration is not currently the subject of any legal dispute.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the registration of the African Action Congress is not subject to any litigation whatsoever,” the party said.
It maintained that no pending legal action challenges its existence or registration, warning that the report could mislead the public and create confusion among party members, supporters and the electorate.
The opposition party called on The Guardian to immediately withdraw the claim, publish a correction with the same prominence as the original report and tender an unreserved public apology.
AAC also urged the newspaper to uphold accuracy, fairness and proper fact-checking, particularly when reporting politically and legally sensitive matters.
The party said established media organisations have a responsibility to verify information before publication and warned against speculation and careless reporting.
Despite the controversy, AAC reassured its members and supporters that it remains committed to participating in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The party said it would continue pursuing its political agenda of fighting corruption, oppression, poverty and poor governance while advocating justice, equality, peace and shared prosperity.
AAC further urged Nigerians to organise within their communities and support what it described as a movement for genuine political change.
The party maintained that misinformation or propaganda would not distract it from its mission of building a more just and prosperous Nigeria.
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