The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for unity among its members following the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, which upheld the candidacy of Mr Funso Doherty as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The judgment was delivered by Justice D.E. Osiagor in a suit filed by an aspirant challenging Doherty’s candidacy.
In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Lagos State, congratulated Doherty on the judicial affirmation and commended his resilience throughout the legal process.
The NDC urged its members, leaders and supporters across Lagos State to sheathe their swords, resolve outstanding differences amicably and prioritise the party’s collective interest above personal or factional considerations.
Reacting to the judgment, the NDC said there was no victor or vanquished, noting that the ultimate winner was the party.
According to him, “The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress hereby updates members of the party and the general public on the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, delivered by His Lordship, Justice D.E. Osiagor, in the suit instituted by an aspirant challenging the candidacy of our governorship candidate, Mr. Funso Doherty.
“The Court has upheld the candidacy of Mr. Funso Doherty! We congratulate him on this judicial affirmation and commend his resilience throughout the process.”
“In the true democratic spirit that defines our great party, we declare that there is no victor and no vanquished. The ultimate winner remains the Nigeria Democratic Congress.”
“Every participant in the process has contributed to strengthening our internal democracy, and for that we remain collectively grateful.”
“We therefore call on all members, leaders, and supporters across Lagos State to sheathe their swords, resolve outstanding differences amicably, and place the supreme interest of the party above personal or factional considerations.”
“Our singular focus must now be the total mobilisation of our structures for decisive victory at every level in the 2027 general elections.”
“Unity remains our greatest strength.
Let us close ranks, work together, and present a solid, purposeful front that will deliver the NDC mandate to the people of Lagos State and Nigeria at large,” he said.
