PDP BoT dismisses court judgment, backs Turaki; faction hails ruling

The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on the party’s November 2025 national convention as “academic and of no practical effect”.

However, another faction of the party commended the judiciary for rising to its “constitutional responsibility as an impartial arbiter in political and constitutional disputes”.

Both reactions were contained in statements released on Friday.

The PDP BoT statement was signed by its Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, while the other was by Jungude Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP National Caretaker Working Committee.

BoT

According to them, “The Board of Trustees notes that the judgment is technically of no effect and at best, academic as the central and fundamental issues in the matter are already before the Court of Appeal.

“It is however a matter of concern that the court, in declining the order of mandamus sought by our party… went beyond the boundaries to grant reliefs that were not prayed by any of the parties in the case.

“This puts the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, in abeyance and retains the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee which was duly elected at the Ibadan Convention legally and firmly on the saddle.

The BoT assured party members and supporters that there was no cause for alarm, describing itself as the conscience and second highest organ of the party.

“The Turaki-led NWC is securely in place.

“The Board reaffirms its commitment and support for the Turaki-led NWC in its efforts to stabilise and strengthen the party on the path of victory ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

PDP faction

For the PDP National Caretaker Working Committee, the court restrained Turaki and others from parading as the PDP National Working Committee, recognising the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Caretaker Committee.

“The judgment nullifying the Ibadan convention of Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025, is a decisive victory for the rule of law.

“It reaffirms that legitimacy flows from compliance with the party constitution, extant laws and valid court orders, not self-help or impersonation,” Mohammed said.

He congratulated PDP members and supporters for their patience, resilience and faith in due process throughout the dispute.

He urged members to remain calm, law-abiding and united, embracing reconciliation, progress and renewed commitment to the ideals of the PDP.

“This victory belongs to the entire PDP family, and our doors remain open for genuine reconciliation and integration.

“It will strengthen unity, deepen cohesion and refocus efforts towards building a stronger and more formidable PDP,” he said.

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