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The media office of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has insisted that the movement to build a ‘New Nigeria’ remains unstoppable despite a court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, affecting the legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Reacting to widespread inquiries from newsrooms and supporters on Friday, the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) described the judgment as a temporary setback rather than the end of the coalition’s political project.
In a statement signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, the media office said its legal team was already reviewing what it termed the bizarre ruling with a view to taking immediate corrective measures, including filing an appeal.
The office said Obi had urged supporters, coalition partners and Nigerians backing the movement to remain calm, focused and undeterred while legal steps were being pursued.
“We have received the news of today’s (Friday) bizarre ruling from the court in Lokoja, regarding the legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
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“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 statement said.
According to POMR, the coalition had anticipated resistance in its bid to challenge what it described as a deeply entrenched and grossly underperforming political status quo.
“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,” the statement added.
