- Peter Obi Reacts To Court Ruling On NDC, Says ‘It’s A Hurdle, Not A Stop Sign’
- He urged supporters to remain calm as legal teams review judgment.
- Obi vowed to challenge the decision through the appellate process.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Pter Obi, has described the Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party as a temporary setback rather than the end of its political ambition.
A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday directed INEC not to recognise the NDC as a political party until all legal disputes surrounding its registration are resolved.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reacting to the judgment, Obi urged his supporters, coalition partners and members of the party to remain calm, assuring them that the party’s legal team is already reviewing the ruling with a view to challenging it.
The position was contained in a statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) and signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri.
According to the statement, the media office had received numerous enquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians over what it described as the court’s ruling on the legal status of the NDC.
“Peter Obi Media Reach. POMR has been bombarded with calls from the newsrooms and other concerned persons on the strange court ruling from a High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State. Below are our initial responses to inquiries pending legal views on it.
“We have received the news of today’s bizarre ruling from the court in Lokoja regarding the legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). While our legal teams are thoroughly reviewing the judgment to initiate immediate corrective and appellate measures, our Principal urges all our supporters, coalition partners, and patriots nationwide to remain absolutely calm and focused.
“We always knew that the journey to dismantle a deeply entrenched and grossly underperforming political status quo would be met with fierce institutional resistance and unexpected legal detours.
“Today’s ruling is a hurdle, not a stop sign. Our commitment to providing a transparent, legitimate, and formidable alternative for Nigerians remains unshakeable. The platform we are building is robust, and our legal rights will be vigorously pursued. Do not be discouraged; the vehicle may face a temporary breakdown, but our destination remains non-negotiable.”
Obi’s media office maintained that the party remains committed to pursuing all legal avenues to challenge the judgment while continuing its preparations ahead of the 2027 general election.
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