By Our Reporter
“Those who plan to truncate our democracy will fail.” With those words, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, dismissed attempts to prevent him from participating in the 2027 general election, insisting that no individual or group can stop his democratic ambition.
Obi spoke while reacting to Friday’s judgment of the Federal High Court directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the NDC. He alleged that powerful forces were working to edge him out of the political contest, but maintained that their efforts would not succeed.
The former Anambra State governor said the court ruling would not discourage him or his supporters, stressing that democracy must be protected from actions aimed at denying Nigerians the right to freely choose their leaders. He reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing his political aspiration through lawful and democratic means.
Obi made the remarks while speaking as a guest at a leadership programme, where he urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and defend democratic institutions. He argued that the country’s progress depends on credible elections, the rule of law, and the active participation of citizens in the democratic process.
His comments come amid growing political debate over the court’s decision to deregister the NDC, a development that has sparked fresh discussions about party regulation, electoral rights, and the future of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general election.