I Disagree With The Tribunal’s Judgement, I’m Appealing Immediately – Peter Obi

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has come out to vow to approach the Supreme Court to seek justice.

This is following the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, even if he respects the views and rulings of the tribunal, he disagree with the court’s reasoning and conclusions in the judgment it delivered.

He added that it is his intention to challenge this judgment by way of appeal immediately, as allowed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

His words, “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.”