The presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has broken his silence following a Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja that nullified an earlier order forcing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the political party.
Describing the judgment delivered by Justice Isah Dashen as an unnecessary and serious setback for Nigerian democracy, Obi warned that constant institutional interference is threatening the future of millions of citizens.
He revealed that he received the news from his political ally, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, while attending engagements at Madonna University after visiting a school of nursing sciences and celebrating the 80th birthday of Emeritus Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Obinna.
Reacting to the development, the former Anambra State governor expressed worry over what he called a growing pattern of institutional decline across the country. He argued that democracy cannot survive when the legislature and the judiciary lose their
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