Peter Obi has expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal regarding the outcome of the presidential election held on February 25, 2023.
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Peter Obi says he would head to the Supreme Court. Photo: Arise TV[/caption]
The Labour Party presidential candidate has indicated his intention to challenge
the tribunal's judgment by filing an appeal with the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
He stated that he disagrees with the court's reasoning and conclusions, and he believes that justice has not yet been served.
The politician emphasised that the responsibility now rests with the Supreme Court, which has the final say on the matter.
He also urged Nigerians to remain peaceful and abide by the rule of law throughout this legal process.
Additionally, Obi called attention to the importance of strong national institutions and expressed the hope that transparent and fair conduct by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could reduce the need for electoral litigations in the future.
He thanked his supporters, legal team, and the Labour Party for their backing and reiterated his commitment to the quest for justice and a "New Nigeria" characterized by fairness, equity, justice, and development,
Vanguard reports.
He said: “Yesterday, 6 September 2023, the Presidential Election Petition Court finally delivered its long-awaited judgments on the Petitions challenging the outcome of the presidential election held on 25 February 2023.
"This judgment was delivered within the statutory time frame under the extant statutes. We acknowledge the Court’s contributions to due process and the seeming attempt to strengthen our democracy.
“As petitioners in this case, we respect the views and rulings of the court, but we disagree with the court’s reasoning and conclusions in the judgment it delivered.
"It is my intention as a presidential candidate and the intention of the Labour Party to challenge this judgment by way of appeal immediately, as allowed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The PEPC has rendered its judgment, but that esteemed body is not the final arbiter. The responsibility now falls on the Supreme Court.
"I do know that judgment is not coterminous with justice. I implore Nigerians to remain focused, steadfast, and peaceful; abide by the rule of law, and understand that this matter has not reached its logical conclusion."
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