Obi and Kwankwaso Address NDC Deregistration in Abuja

On June 29, 2026, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso convened a joint emergency press conference in Abuja, responding to a recent court ruling that deregistered the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This ruling was issued by Justice Isa H.

Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja on June 26, 2026, which set aside a previous judgment from December 10, 2025, that had compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the NDC. The court's latest ruling declared the original registration order nullified, stating it directly infringed upon the legal rights of the Peace Movement Party.

During the press conference, Obi and Kwankwaso, along with their support groups, emphasized their commitment to democracy and invited the public and press to gather at the Obi Movement headquarters in Abuja. The NDC's deregistration has significant implications for the upcoming 2027 general elections, where Obi and Kwankwaso have been ratified as presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively.