•By Halimah Olamide
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has debunked claims of his party supporters known as “Obidients” staging a nationwide protest.
Obi made the assertion via his verified twitter handle, stating that his attention has been drawn to social media postings suggesting an #ENDINEC”, “#ENDNigeria” protest.
According to him, the postings are orchestrated by the opposition party.
He has however made his position clear that he will challenge the electoral process through due process with the judiciary.
“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.
He further likened the case before the tribunal to be a litmus test case and assured commitment to pursuing the due process in an unrestrained manner.
“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. -PO”