National Convention: PDP Reacts to Court Judgement, Prepares to Appeal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the outcome of its planned 2025 National Convention.

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said it does not accept the judgment and has accordingly instructed its legal team to file an appeal immediately.

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According to the statement, the decision to appeal reflects the PDP’s commitment to the rule of law and its determination to defend and promote multi-party democracy in Nigeria.

Ologunagba clarified that the court’s ruling does not invalidate the party’s preparations and ongoing processes leading to the convention to elect new national officers who will steer the party’s affairs for the next four years.

He further noted that the recent Supreme Court judgment reaffirmed the supremacy of political parties in the management of their internal affairs, emphasizing that the PDP remains guided by this legal principle.

The party, therefore, urged all members, chapters, and organs to remain steadfast, law-abiding, and focused on the upcoming national convention, assuring them that the PDP remains united and resolute in advancing democratic governance in Nigeria.

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