PDP Factional NEC Suspends Party’s National Convention

By Ayodele Oni

The Factional Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, has announced the suspension of the forthcoming National Convention, which was earlier scheduled for Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

The Acting Chairman, alongside the suspended factional National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) disclosed this at a press briefing on wednesday.

He informed the public that the PDP had received the Certified True Copy of the recent Judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja delivered by Honorable Justice James Omotosho in Suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025.

Members of the  factional NEC are all loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike.

Wike had, earlier, described the order of the Oyo state High Court directing the National Chairman of  PDP, to go ahead to conduct the party’s National Convention as a ruse.

The Acting Chairman pointed out that “we are pleased to confirm that our esteemed National Legal Adviser, Ajibade K.A. (SAN), has provided a thorough legal opinion on the implications of the judgment.

“In strict adherence to due process and our commitment to fairness, we have filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal to seek further judicial clarification and interpretation in the overall interest of our party, our members, and Nigerian democracy.

“Consequently, having lodged an appeal and in line with our responsibility to uphold the rule of law, the PDP hereby suspends and cancels the proposed Ibadan National Convention pending the decision of the Court of Appeal.

“Any continuation with the proposed convention at this time would amount to a violation of the rule of law and shall not be condoned.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission was a party to the Suit and is fully aware of the judgement of the Federal High court.

“Nevertheless, we have dimmed it necessary and responsible to formally communicate our position to the commission. Accordingly, we have notified INEC to suspend the National Convention in strict compliance with the directive contained in the judgement.”

On the judgement of Oyo High Court given a go ahead order for the convention, Mohammed stated that “We are also aware of an ex-parte order recently issued by a High Court in Oyo State.

“While we await the Certified True Copy of the said order, we reiterate that an ex-parte order cannot override a subsisting judgment of the Federal High Court. We shall continue to act only in accordance with valid judicial authority and the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“As a responsible, law-abiding, and democratic institution, the PDP remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law, constitutional governance, and internal party democracy.

“Our actions will continue to be guided by legal advice, by respect for our members, and by our duty to protect the integrity of our party.”