The Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO) has called on the Nigerian judiciary to be fair and thorough in adjudicating the petitions arising from the 2023 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Coordinator, Hon Pamson Dagyat, the group urged the court to be just in the handling of the cases before it, in the interest of the preservation of Nigeria as a united country.
The CPO expressed deep concern about alleged attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to gag the opposition Labour Party and prevent it from exercising its constitutional right to free speech. It called on the ruling party to respect the rights of the Labour Party and other opposition parties and allow them to freely express their opinions and ideas without fear of persecution or intimidation.
The coalition also advocated for the introduction of live video coverage of court proceedings, which it believes would boost the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, especially after recent controversial judgments on political matters.
Regarding the campaign of calumny against the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, the CPO condemned recent statements made by the Minister of Information, calling them baseless and unfounded. It called on all stakeholders to refrain from engaging in these malicious campaigns and instead focus on supporting the democratic process.
The CPO further called on all Nigerians to continue to support Mr. Peter Obi as he seeks redress in court to reclaim his mandate. The group urged all parties to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve any outstanding issues and promote a peaceful and stable Nigeria.
As the last hope of the common man, the CPO also called on the judiciary to introduce live video coverage of the proceedings for all to see and ensure fairness and transparency in this major judicial process. A vibrant opposition is crucial to the success of any democratic system, and any attempt to stifle this right must be resisted.
In summary, the Coalition for Peter Obi is urging fairness, transparency, and the promotion of the democratic process in Nigeria. It is calling on all Nigerians to support Mr. Peter Obi’s quest for justice and is advocating for the judiciary to introduce live video coverage of the proceedings for all to see. The group believes that a vibrant opposition is crucial to the success of any democratic system and that any attempt to stifle this right must be resisted.
