ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has described the Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party as a temporary setback, insisting it is “a hurdle, not a stop sign.”
Obi made the remark following Friday’s ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which directed INEC not to recognise the NDC as a political party until all legal issues surrounding its status are resolved.
The former Anambra State governor also appealed to his supporters to remain calm, assuring them that his legal team was already reviewing the judgment and preparing appropriate legal steps to challenge it.
The position was contained in a statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) through its spokesman, Idris Zekeri, who said the organisation had been inundated with calls from newsrooms and concerned Nigerians over what it described as the “strange court ruling.”
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The statement read: “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.”