Tribunal Judgment: Peter Obi breaks silence over defeat to Tinubu

The flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has reacted to the court judgement which affirmed President Bola Tinubu as the legitimate winner of the February 25 polls.

Speaking in a press briefing on Thursday, September 7, the former governor of Anambra State acknowledged the court's contribution to the democratic process.

He also thanked the good people of Nigeria for their unflinching support through out the process.

Peter Obi, however, rejected the verdict and assured his supporters that his legal team will file an appeal to overturn the ruling.

“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."

"I shall not relent in the quest for justice, not necessarily for myself but indeed for our teeming supporters all over the country whose mandate to us at the polls was regrettably truncated by INEC.

He stressed that "a new Nigeria is possible and achievable" as he extended his gratitude to his legal team, the Labour Party and well-meaning supporters

WDN