At 12:31 pm, the Court rendered a verdict on the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s petition challenging Peter Obi's membership in the Labour Party (LP), declaring it as incompetent. Justice Abba, delivering the judgment, asserted that an individual's membership in a political party is an internal matter.
This decision signifies a dismissal of the APC's claim regarding Peter Obi's political affiliation and membership status within the LP. The Court's ruling reinforces the principle that political parties have the authority to manage their internal affairs, including matters related to party membership.
The outcome of this judgment could have implications for the larger political landscape, as it establishes a precedent that internal party matters are not subject to external interference through legal challenges. It reaffirms the autonomy of political parties in managing their memberships and internal affairs.
As a result of this ruling, the focus of the legal proceedings surrounding Peter Obi's political affiliation may shift, with attention likely turning to other aspects of the case or to the broader political context