Peter Obi Reacts To Judgment Nullifying Recognition Of NDC As Political Party 

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has called for calm following the judgment mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognise the NDC as a political party.

On Friday, Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State set aside its earlier judgment which compelled the INEC to register the NDC as a political party.

Justice Isah Dashen, while delivering ruling in a suit marked FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025, held that the December 10, 2025, judgment was reached without hearing all necessary parties, rendering the proceedings constitutionally defective.

Reacting, the former Anambra State governor urged his supporters to remain calm as their legal teams are currently reviewing the judgment of the court.

This was contained in a statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), through its spokesman, Idris Zekeri, who confirmed that their team has been bombarded with calls from the newsrooms and other concerned persons on the purported ‘strange court ruling’.

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.”