Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) says the Federal High Court ruling affecting the legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is only a temporary setback and will not derail the coalition’s quest to build a new Nigeria.
ABUJA – Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has insisted that the Federal High Court ruling affecting the legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will not derail the coalition’s quest for a new Nigeria, describing the decision as a temporary legal setback.
In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri, the organisation said its legal team was already reviewing the judgment with a view to taking immediate corrective steps, including filing an appeal where necessary.
The reaction followed Friday’s ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party.
Justice Isah Dashen held that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which was not joined in the original suit despite claiming ownership of the logo adopted by the NDC.
Responding to the ruling, POMR urged supporters, coalition partners and Nigerians backing the movement to remain calm and focused, insisting that the legal development does not signal the end of the coalition’s political aspirations.
“We have received the news of today’s bizarre ruling from the court in Lokoja regarding the legal status of NDC.
“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 read.
The organisation said it had anticipated resistance in its efforts to challenge what it described as a deeply entrenched and underperforming political order.
According to POMR, the ruling represents only a temporary obstacle in its broader political journey.
“Today’s ruling is a hurdle, not a stop sign,” it stated.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to building what it described as a transparent, legitimate and formidable political alternative for Nigerians, stressing that every available legal option would be explored to protect its interests.
“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.
POMR assured its supporters that the movement remained firmly committed to its objective of achieving political change, insisting that “our march to a new Nigeria cannot be halted; a detour, yes, but the destination is certain.”
GMT News Nigeria had earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its previous judgment directing INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following an application by the Peace Movement Party over the alleged ownership of the party’s logo. The NDC has since rejected the ruling and announced plans to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, maintaining that it remains a legally registered political party pending the determination of the appeal.
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