Peter Obi criticises Lokoja court ruling as blow to democracy
Peter Obi has criticised the recent Lokoja court ruling involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), calling it a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. He expressed concern about the growing decline of democratic institutions and urged Nigerians to defend democracy above partisan interests. Obi maintained that his stance is based on principle, not politics, and warned that undermining institutions threatens the nation’s future. The ruling, delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, set aside an earlier judgment and affected the status of the NDC.
What we know
- Peter Obi described the Lokoja court judgment as an unnecessary setback for democracy and warned it weakens Nigeria’s institutions.
- He received news of the ruling while at Madonna University, after attending engagements in Imo State.
- The judgment, delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, set aside the court’s December 10, 2025 order directing INEC to register the NDC.
- The court ruled that all parties must return to their positions before the December 10, 2025 judgment and that all necessary parties be joined before the case is reheard.
- Obi urged Nigerians to defend democratic institutions, stating that the survival of these institutions is vital for the nation’s future.
