Breaking: PDP Reacts as Court Orders Party To Stop National Convention
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the court judgement, ordering the party to stop the planned national convention
- Legit.ng reports that the PDP national convention is slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo state
- The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, released a statement addressing the Federal High Court in Abuja judgement
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FCT, Abuja - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it will carry on with its plans for the national convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State.
Legit.ng reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja stopped the PDP from holding its November 15 and 16 elective National Convention.
Source: Twitter
The court accused the opposition of breaching its rule.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, vowed that preparations for the national convention would go on.
This was contained in a statement Ologunagba issued via the PDP X handle @OfficialPDPNig on Friday night, October 31, 2025.
Ologunagba described Justice Kolawole Omotosho’s judgement as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.
“However, the PDP states that the judgment of the court does not vitiate its ability to proceed with the processes and activities towards the National Convention to elect new National Officers to pilot the affairs of the Party for the next four years.”
The PDP spokesperson notes the recent judgement of the Supreme Court. He explained that the ruling affirms the supremacy of a political party in the management of its internal affairs.
He said the PDP directed its lawyers to take immediate action to appeal this judgment in our unwavering determination to uphold, defend, and promote multi-party democracy in the country.
Nigerians react as court stops PDP convention
@Mista_Bim
We all knew what was going to happen if Anyanwu was allowed to stay on as PDP National Secretary. Y’all should have respected the SE caucus decision of Udeh Okoye. Now you’ve lost out in the SE and can’t seem to get it together because of the desires of one man. Lessons!!
@Udo84640979
Of course, u can go ahead, the outcome will be the same with Rivers, Zamfara, and Plateau state. INEC will not monitor, and it will be invalid in the eyes of the law. Go and negotiate with critical stakeholders instead of posting flyers every day! This impunity must stop
@thatniggastone
Approbating and Reprobating PDP. Are you discountenancing the court judgment and carrying on with your convention, OR are you appealing the judgment and maintaining the status quo? For the first time, I can almost understand why the Governors are leaving. Fix up @OfficialPDPNig
@mobbys013
This is the price you pay when you arrogantly jettison the zoning principle that has kept you flying over the years.
@DistinctFOJ
What stops PDP from conducting the state congress across the states before the convention?
Northern leaders endorse Ex-minister Turaki for PDP chairman
Recall that northern PDP leaders endorsed ex-minister Tanimu Turaki as the consensus candidate for national chairman after a crucial Abuja meeting.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri said the choice followed extensive consultations among northern stakeholders representing all 19 states and the FCT.
PDP leaders affirmed unity and openness to other aspirants as preparations for the November convention in Ibadan gathered momentum.
PDP explains reasons governors are defecting to APC
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that PDP accused defecting governors of greed and betrayal, saying their actions are driven by personal ambition rather than genuine political conviction.
The party's leaders insisted that defections will not derail preparations for the Ibadan national convention, describing the exit of governors as “good riddance to bad rubbish”.
Professor Udenta O. Udenta further branded defecting governors as “cowardly and gutless,” arguing that their actions threaten Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
Source: Legit.ng
