Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has voiced his disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the election dispute. Obi, along with his People’s Democratic Party counterpart Atiku Abubakar, had challenged President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Obi believes that the ruling fell short of the people’s expectations and emphasized the need for justice.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s judgment on the election dispute.
- The Supreme Court had dismissed the appeals of Obi and Atiku Abubakar, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory.
- Obi believes the Supreme Court’s decision contradicts the overwhelming evidence of election rigging and non-compliance with INEC rules.
- He stated that the judgment breaches the confidence Nigerians have in the judiciary, characterizing it as a display of unreasonable force against the Nigerian people.
- Obi acknowledged that, as democrats, they have exhausted all legal and constitutional remedies available to them.
Impact: Peter Obi’s dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling highlights concerns about the transparency and fairness of the electoral process. It also underscores the importance of a robust and trusted judicial system in upholding democratic principles.
