The Peoples Democratic Party has accepted the Rivers State High Court’s decision to overturn its Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses conducted on July 27, August 10, and August 31, 2024, respectively.
In a statement issued on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba announced that the party’s National Working Committee had recognised Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor’s group, which is linked with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as the party’s legitimate state executives.
This development comes amid an ongoing feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, over control of the party’s structure in the state.
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Despite several failed reconciliation attempts, Wike’s faction won the congresses conducted last year, after Fubara’s allies withdrew, claiming a court order.
However, on January 13, 2025, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, ruled over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, issued an interlocutory order prohibiting the executives led by State Chairman Aaron Chukwuemeka, who is loyal to Wike, from serving as the party’s leadership in the state.
Justice Jumbo’s decision effectively abolished the congress-elected executives and recognised the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led faction as the real party leaders of Rivers State.
In response to the verdict, Ologunagba praised the court’s decision, calling it as a reaffirmation of the PDP’s commitment to transparency and internal democracy.
The statement read, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges receipt, has considered, and hereby accepts the judgment of the Rivers State High Court, which in Suit No. PHC/2301/CS/2024 nullified the Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses of our Party in Rivers State conducted on July 27, August 10, and August 31, 2024, respectively.
“Consequently, in line with the judgment of the Court delivered on Monday, January 13, 2025, the NWC affirms the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led Rivers State Executive to henceforth pilot the affairs of the PDP Rivers State Chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017),” the statement read.
The NWC also welcomed the court’s decision for preserving the party’s ideals of due process and strict respect to internal norms, encouraging all party members to back the Ewor-led administration.
It added, “The NWC commends the decision of the court, which reaffirms the PDP’s position as a bastion of transparency, internal democracy, and strict adherence to the rule of law in the conduct of congresses and other activities.
“We call on all leaders, stakeholders, members, and supporters of our party in Rivers State to work with the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led executive to ensure the unity, stability, and growth of the PDP in the state.”
Ologunagba also urged the Ewor-led leadership to prioritise efforts to unify the party and improve its election prospects in Rivers State.
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