The leader of the 'Obidient' movement and the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has addressed reports of a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Obi, along with his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
Amid the agitation brought about by Labour Party's gripe with the electoral body, Obi has deemed it fit to address aggrieved supporters, reminding them of the legal path that has already been taken.
Speaking via a social media post on Friday, the former Anambra governor disclosed that the postings on the nationwide protest are the work of the opposition.
"My attention has been drawn to social media postings suggesting that a nationwide groundswell "#ENDINEC", "#ENDNigeria" Protest is being planned by the Obidients.
"We are aware that those postings are being orchestrated by the Opposition.
"My position is clear: Without prejudice to constitutional dictates on freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, I have publicly stated that in the matter of reclaiming our stolen mandate, we shall do so robustly, via the Courts and Due Process.
"Regardless of the misgivings many may have about our Judiciary, we must strive to build strong and resilient institutions, of which the Judiciary is one.
"As a firm believer in the separation of powers between the three arms of government, I am conscious that every so often, the Judiciary is called upon to vindicate itself on epochal national public-interest issues.
"The matter presently before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) is one such litmus test case.
"Therefore, we are committed to pursuing Due Process in an unfettered manner.
"That is our primary and priority option", the statement reads.
My attention has been drawn to social media postings suggesting that a nation-wide groundswell "#ENDINEC", "#ENDNigeria" Protest is being planned by the Obidients. We are aware that those postings are being orchestrated by the Opposition.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 17, 2023
My position is clear: Without prejudice to constitutional dictates on freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, I have publicly stated that in the matter of reclaiming our stolen mandate, we shall do so robustly, via the Courts and Due Process.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 17, 2023
Regardless of the misgivings many may have about our Judiciary, we must strive to build strong and resilient institutions, of which the Judiciary is one. As a firm believer in the separation of powers between the three arms of government,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 17, 2023
I am conscious that every so often, the Judiciary is called upon to vindicate itself on epochal national public-interest issues. The matter presently before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) is one such litmus test case.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 17, 2023
Therefore, we are committed to pursuing Due Process in an unfettered manner. That is our primary and priority option. -PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 17, 2023
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