Obioha said his concerns stem from what he described as growing political tension and declining public confidence in the country’s electoral process.
His remarks followed Friday’s judgment by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which set aside its earlier decision directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.
Justice Isah Dashen ruled that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which claimed ownership of the logo later adopted by the NDC. The judge held that the PMP ought to have been joined as a party in the original suit because of its interest in the disputed logo, adding that its exclusion affected the fairness of the proceedings.
Reacting to the ruling, Obioha argued that public confidence in the judiciary had been weakened by what he described as conflicting court decisions. He further alleged that the current administration had undermined the independence of the judiciary, describing the situation as deeply troubling.
He also linked the legal dispute to the broader political climate, insisting that any attempt to prevent Peter Obi from appearing on the ballot would create significant instability ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, the issue extends beyond one individual and raises concerns about the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process.
In his words, Obioha said:
> “If Peter Obi, with all the struggles and on the level he’s now, is frustrated not to be on the ballot, there will be no election in 2027.
> “And on 29th May next year, Tinubu will not be the president because we are tired of the system. We are tired.”
Obioha’s remarks reflect his personal views on the political situation. The court ruling remains subject to the legal process, while the issues surrounding the NDC’s status and the broader electoral implications continue to generate public debate.
