Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the Federal High Court ruling reversing the registration of the party as a setback that cannot stop the his ambition.
A preliminary statement on the development signed by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Idris Zekeri jnr., urged all its supporters, coalition partners and patriots nationwide to remain absolutely calm and focused.
The statement reads in part: “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).
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“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.”
The Obi/Kwankwaso (OK) Movement condemned the Federal High Court ruling nullifying the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the decision as a development it had long anticipated.
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National Coordinator of the movement, John Ughulu, said the group was not surprised by the court’s decision, vowing that the affected political forces would challenge the ruling through appropriate legal channels.
Ughulu, in a reaction to the court’s pronouncement, said the development was part of a pattern that had become evident in recent political events.
