Peter Obi (file photo)
.Proceeds to Supreme Court for justice
‘He however urged Nigerians to maintain their focus, steadfastness, and commitment to peaceful processes while emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rule of law’
By Valentine Amanze
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, has rejected the Presidential Election Tribunal verdict on the presidential election of February 25, 2023, describing it as “not conterminous with justice.”
He also disclosed that he was proceeding to the Supreme Court with his party, LP, to seek for justice.
Obi, who spoke at Onitsha on Thursday, acknowledged the PEPC’s adherence to statutory time frames.
He also expressed respect for the Court’s views and rulings, but disagreed with the judgment’s rationale and final conclusions.
Stressing that the PEPC is not the ultimate authority in this matter, Obi said that the responsibility now rests with the Supreme Court, which he expressed confidence in.
He however urged Nigerians to maintain their focus, steadfastness, and commitment to peaceful processes while emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rule of law.
He pointed out that the matter was yet to reach its logical conclusion.
Besides, Obi disclosed that his legal team has already received firm instructions to file an appeal against the PEPC’s decision.
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He expressed determination in his pursuit of justice, not only for himself but also for the multitude of supporters across the nation whose electoral mandate he said was unjustly thwarted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Obi underscored the pivotal role of solid national institutions and the public’s confidence in them for a thriving democracy.
He pointed out that electoral litigations could be significantly reduced if INEC discharged its statutory functions transparently and fairly.
However, when such bodies falter, as he said INEC did in this case, “the judiciary becomes an imperative recourse.”
Obi also extended his gratitude to every Nigerian who has supported their cause and the campaign for a New Nigeria built on principles of fairness, equity, justice, the rule of law, peace, prosperity, inclusiveness, sustainable growth, and development.
He specifically thanked his legal team, the Labour Party, the Obidient Family, and all those who steadfastly attended the court proceedings.
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