**Says ‘No Judicial Process Can Deregister the Hopes of Millions of Nigerians’
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has declared that the political movement inspired by former presidential candidate Peter Obi remains unstoppable despite Friday’s court ruling setting aside the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Responding to the Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja, the group described the development as a temporary legal challenge that would neither weaken the growing demand for political change nor diminish the resolve of millions of Nigerians seeking a different direction for the country.
In a statement issued by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, POMR said the ruling should not be mistaken for a rejection of the ideals and aspirations that have attracted widespread support across the country.
According to the group, while the judgment may have opened a new legal chapter for the NDC, it does not alter the broader movement for national renewal which, it said, extends beyond the fortunes of any single political platform.
“What happened today is a legal development, not a political verdict,” Zekeri stated.
“This is a procedural challenge, not a rejection of the values, vision and aspirations that continue to inspire millions of Nigerians who believe that our country can be governed differently.”
The Federal High Court had reportedly reversed an earlier order that paved the way for the registration of the NDC, prompting immediate reactions from political stakeholders and supporters of the emerging platform.
POMR disclosed that its legal team had already begun reviewing the judgment and was preparing to challenge the decision through the appellate process.
The organisation argued that the issues driving citizens’ desire for political change—including economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and concerns over governance—remain unresolved and cannot be addressed through legal technicalities alone.
“The yearning for competent, accountable and people-centred leadership did not begin with the registration of the NDC and it cannot end with the withdrawal of that registration,” the statement said.
Zekeri urged supporters not to be discouraged by the development, insisting that transformative political movements have historically faced obstacles before achieving their goals.
He maintained that the campaign for a “New Nigeria” remains intact and would continue to advance through democratic and constitutional means.
In one of the strongest sections of the statement, the POMR spokesman said the aspirations of Nigerians could not be extinguished by a court ruling.
“No court ruling can erase the demand for good governance. No judicial process can deregister the hopes of millions of Nigerians. No temporary setback can extinguish the belief that Nigeria can work for all,” he declared.
While reaffirming respect for the judiciary and the rule of law, the group insisted that the legal contest over the NDC was far from concluded and expressed confidence that the appellate courts would ultimately determine the matter.
POMR concluded by assuring supporters that the movement remains focused on its long-term objective of political and governance reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Today’s judgment may change the path, but it does not change the destination. The journey continues,” the statement added.