In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretariat, the chapter said the judgment, delivered by Justice D.E. Osiagor, followed a suit instituted by an aspirant challenging Doherty’s emergence as the party’s governorship candidate.
The party declared that the court had affirmed Doherty’s candidacy and congratulated him on the judicial pronouncement, commending his resilience throughout the legal process.
The statement described the outcome as an affirmation of the party’s democratic process, while emphasising that the development should not create divisions among members and stakeholders.
“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,” the statement said.
The Lagos NDC chapter acknowledged the contributions of all participants in the process, noting that their involvement had helped strengthen internal democracy within the party.
It consequently appealed to members, leaders and supporters across the state to put aside their differences, resolve outstanding disagreements amicably and prioritise the collective interest of the party over personal or factional considerations.
According to the statement, the party’s political challenge lies outside its ranks, making unity and collective mobilisation essential to its electoral ambitions.
“The real contest is not within our ranks; the adversary stands outside,” it stated.
The chapter urged party structures across Lagos State to intensify mobilisation efforts and work towards securing victory for the NDC at all levels in the 2027 general elections.
It stressed that unity remained the party’s greatest strength and called on members to close ranks and present a united front capable of delivering the party’s mandate to the people of Lagos State and Nigeria.
Reaffirming the need for collective commitment, the statement declared: “The party is greater than any individual.”
The statement was signed by the Publicity Secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Lagos State, which urged members to move forward together under the party’s rallying call: “The Ona tuntun way!”
