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NDC Deregistration: ‘The vehicle may break down, but Our destination remains non-negotiable’ — Obi Media Office tells supporters
The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described the recent Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, concerning the party’s registration as only a temporary setback, insisting the decision will be challenged at the Court of Appeal.
The reaction followed Friday’s judgment by Justice Isah Dashen, which set aside an earlier court order that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) and signed by its spokesperson, Idris Zekeri Jnr., the group said it had received numerous enquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians over the court’s decision.
According to the statement, Peter Obi has directed his supporters, coalition partners and the general public to remain calm while the party’s legal team reviews the judgment and prepares an appeal.
The media office maintained that it had anticipated institutional and legal challenges in its effort to build an alternative political platform, describing the ruling as a temporary obstacle rather than a final defeat.
“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.”
POMR stressed that the ruling would not derail its political objective of providing Nigerians with an alternative platform ahead of the 2027 general election.
“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 statement added.
“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.”
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