The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed the recent High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, on the legal status of the party as only a temporary setback, saying the judgment would be challenged at the Court of Appeal.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) and signed by its spokesperson, Idris Zekeri Jnr., the organisation said it had received numerous inquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians following what it described as an unusual court decision.
According to the statement, Obi urged supporters, coalition partners and members of the public to remain calm while the party’s legal team studies the judgment and begins the appeal process.
“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,” the statement read.
POMR said the coalition had always anticipated opposition in its bid to challenge the country’s political establishment, insisting that the judgment represented a temporary obstacle rather than the end of its political mission.
“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.”
The media office maintained that the ruling would not derail its determination to provide Nigerians with an alternative political platform.
“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 statement added.
