Peter Obi’s media office called the Federal High Court ruling that nullified the NDC’s registration a temporary setback. They say they will appeal it right away.
The decision came from Justice Isah Dashen at the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State. It overturned an earlier order that had required the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the political association.
On Friday the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) put out a statement signed by spokesperson Idris Zekeri Jnr. It asked supporters to stay calm while the lawyers study the judgment and prepare the appeal.
Zekeri said the ruling triggered plenty of calls and questions from journalists and backers around the country. Still, the campaign insisted they had expected this kind of institutional resistance in their effort to challenge the old political order.
“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),” the statement read. “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 media office made clear that the court’s move will not stop them from building a different political platform for Nigerians. They promised a serious legal fight.
The statement ended on the same note: “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. Do not be discouraged; the vehicle may face a temporary breakdown, but our destination remains non-negotiable.”
