Breaking: Peter Obi Reacts to Court Judgment on NDC
- Peter Obi reacted to court rulings, expressing concern for Nigeria's democratic growth
- Obi emphasised the need for independent and credible democratic institutions in Nigeria
- He called for collective efforts to build a just and equitable nation
Former Anambra state governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to the court rulings affecting the party, describing the development as a concern for the country’s democratic growth.
Obi, in a statement shared on X after receiving news of the Lokoja court decisions through Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during a visit to Madonna University, said Nigerians committed to progress should be worried about developments capable of affecting democratic institutions.
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He said the judgment represented “another setback for our democracy and the institutions upon which our future depends.”
The former presidential candidate argued that democracy can only thrive when institutions maintain independence, credibility and public confidence.
“It is regrettable that some who claim to champion democracy now appear determined to weaken the very institutions that sustain it,” Obi said, adding that such actions could undermine citizens’ trust in the system.
Obi calls for stronger democratic institutions
Obi said the legislature and judiciary must be protected from actions that could weaken their roles in sustaining democracy.
He maintained that his position was not based on political interest but on principles, noting that he had previously spoken against similar developments involving other political movements.
“My concern is not about who becomes President. My concern is that Nigeria works,” he stated.
Obi urged Nigerians to move beyond partisan considerations and focus on building a country anchored on justice, rule of law, strong institutions and equal opportunities.
“The survival of our institutions is inseparable from the survival of our nation,” he added.
He also stressed that collective efforts remained necessary to achieve the vision of a better Nigeria.
Read Obi's post on X below:
Reacting, a political analyst, Hamma Hayatu, while speaking with Legit.ng on Sunday, June 28, said:
"Better for the NDC that they are appealing, they should also try to get stay of execution execution and hope that it is granted, if not they are not a political party until the case is completed and they win."
INEC set to deregister NDC
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was set to remove the NDC from its register of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This came after Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside the court’s earlier judgment of December 10, 2025, which had directed INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
