Rev. Dr. Okechukwu Christopher Obioha, leader of Njiko Igbo Forum, warned that if Peter Obi is prevented from appearing on the ballot, Nigeria may not hold a successful 2027 election. He accused the Tinubu administration of weakening the judiciary and expressed deep public distrust in the courts.
Political analyst Nduka Odo echoed these concerns, stating that the judiciary has become a tool to destabilize democracy. He warned that weakening opposition parties could lead to a one-party state and criticized the ruling party for allegedly infiltrating opposition groups. He stressed that the judiciary must remain the last hope for democratic governance.
Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, described the ruling as a “wake-up call” and urged opposition parties to unite ahead of 2027. He accused Tinubu of seeking to obliterate the opposition and called for a coordinated front to challenge the ruling party.
As the NDC prepares to appeal the decision, the legal and political implications of this ruling will continue to shape Nigeria’s electoral landscape in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.
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