BREAKING: Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has asked INEC to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by candidates seeking elective office.
This morning, I, like several other leaders, officials, candidates of the NDC, and members of the public, was jolted by the order issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja and presided over by Honourable Justice Isah Dashen.
All I can say is that the order lacks legal merit and is intended to affect the foundational credibility and efforts of our party. The order is illegal and will not stand. It is against multi-party democracy, anti-democratic in nature, and aimed at narrowing and stifling the democratic space. It will be resisted by all of us and by all lovers of democracy in Nigeria.
We have assembled our team of lawyers, and they are taking appropriate steps to set the order aside and restore normalcy. I call on all members, supporters, and candidates of the NDC to remain calm and continue with their normal political activities. This is only the first test of our commitment and resilience, both of which are not in doubt. Even this shall pass, and the NDC and all our candidates shall cruise to victory.
We are not naive to expect that the tremendous progress we have achieved in the last five months would go without attack, but this particular development came from a very unlikely source. The application by an unregistered association, which is not a registered political party and has no exclusive right to any logo under the law, is shocking.
Moreover, it was not a necessary party to the suit because it had no interest in the subject matter. It did not apply for registration in 2025, it was not one of the 171 associations that applied, nor was it among the 21 associations shortlisted for registration.
So, we know where this is coming from. It is coming from those who are shocked by the progress the NDC has made within such a short period as a result of our hard work and commitment to deepening multi-party democracy.
We will not allow this to slow us down or break our spirit. The struggle must continue.
We will use appropriate judicial channels to correct the judicial anomaly that occurred under the watch of Honourable Justice Dashen. He has clearly erred in law, and we will take steps to correct it.
All our candidates, supporters, and teeming voters across the country and beyond should hold on firmly and keep the faith. This development shows that our efforts have not gone unnoticed.
I would also like to refer to my favourite quote on struggles "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, then you win."
We are under attack, as I have repeatedly said we should prepare for challenges such as this. But thereafter, we shall win.
Even with today's development, thousands of Nigerians are joining us in solidarity. In fact, thousands of Nigerians across the country registered as NDC members today to show their solidarity, sympathy and support for our party. All things work together for good. Men may act with evil intentions, but if it is not the will of God, He turns it around for our good.
I sincerely thank Nigerians for the confidence they continue to repose in the NDC. Your support, encouragement, and belief in our vision only strengthen our resolve to continue the struggle to deepen multi-party democracy in Nigeria.
~ HSD
Margaret Obi told us she visited 177 communities in Anambra state to help the women fight infant mortality.
Remi Tinubu said Nigerians should fry akara.
Know your enemies!!!
Bayo Onanuga said he doesn’t see hunger anywhere.
I think that’s more dangerous. This govt are no longer in tune with the realities of Nigerians.
How can you help the people if you don’t see their suffering.
I, Babatunde G., am one of 1,689 well meaning Nigerians who have signed this petition asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign — for 500 documented reasons.
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United we stand.
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#EarthShaker@Alex_Barbir
2 years ago today, WAEC deleted this 2016 video confirming that Peter Obi moved Anambra State from 27th to 1st in WAEC rankings, all because of that guy in Aso Rock.
Nigeria has now been delisted from the International Maths Olympiad, whose finals are happening in Shanghai, China, this July.
It is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world.
Nigeria can now only participate as an observer nation, while other countries can participate fully.
This was because of the Ministry of Education’s inability to fund students for 4 consecutive years through National Mathematical Center.
It’s a big shame for Nigeria.
How cars went from 3 million to 9 million.
Phones went from 300k plus to millions of Naira.
Rent for a 3 bedroom flat in central
mainland went from 1.5million to 5 million annually.
All this in the span of 3 years, and you’re saying we should vote for the same man who made all this so?
It’s like you’re m@d.