The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has described a recent High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, regarding the party’s registration status as a temporary setback.
According to the camp of the former governor, the decision will be challenged legally.
The reaction follows a judgment from Justice Isah Dashen, which nullified an earlier court order that had forced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the political association.
The statement, issued on Friday by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) and signed by its spokesperson, Idris Zekeri Jnr., noted that the group has been flooded with inquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians following the decision.
In the statement, the media office conveyed Peter Obi’s directive urging his followers, political partners, and the general public to stay calm while the legal team finishes reviewing the judgment and prepares to file an appeal.
The group maintained that they fully expected to face systemic hurdles in their ongoing bid to challenge the political establishment, viewing the court’s decision as a brief obstacle rather than a permanent defeat for their political objectives.
“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 POMR statement said. “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 went on to emphasize that the legal decision would not change their ultimate goal of establishing an alternative political platform for Nigerians. They assured their network of supporters that they will fight for their legal rights intensely and that their momentum remains completely unchanged despite the courtroom detour.
“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 organization stated.
“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.”Nigerian Economic Insights