Ogun Governorship Primaries: The Lower Court Erred; We Shall Appeal Judgement – PDP

By Akinwale Kasali

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is set to appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on the party’s primary elections in the State.

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the PDP says it won’t rest on its oars until the issue is addressed.

In a  court ruling, the Hon. Justice O. Oguntoyinbo, ordered the PDP to conduct a fresh election to nominate candidates for the 2023 general elections.

The party expressed dissatisfaction over the  ruling in suit No. FHC/AB/CS/83/2022 delivered on September 27, 2022.

The main opposition party said the appeal had become imperative after its NWC evaluated the judgement during its meeting held on Tuesday at the PDP National Secretariat.

PDP Spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Party has directed its legal adviser to commence necessary actions.

“In his judgment, Hon. Justice Oguntoyinbo held thus “I hereby Order that fresh primary elections be conducted by the current Ogun State Executives of the 2nd Defendant Peoples Democratic Party for the nomination of candidates for elective positions i.e House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senatorial and Governorship elections within 14 days.

“After a comprehensive review and extensive consultations with Party leaders and critical stakeholders particularly in Ogun State, the NWC has resolved to appeal the Judgment.

“Consequently, the NWC has directed the National Legal Adviser of the Party to commence all actions necessary to appeal the judgement.

“The party urges all candidates of the party in Ogun State, all critical stakeholders, party members, and teeming supporters to remain focused and not allow themselves to be distracted as the PDP rally Nigerians to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect the nation from the misrule of the sitting government,” the statement read.