The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has “vowed to carry on with its plans” for the elective National Convention scheduled to take place on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite a Federal High Court order barring the event.
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, had “ordered the party not to go ahead with the convention for allegedly breaching its rule.”
Furthermore, Justice Omotosho specifically “barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, publishing, or recognising any outcome from the proposed convention until the PDP meets all statutory requirements.”
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In a statement released on Friday night, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba announced that preparations for the convention would continue.
The party expressed strong disapproval of the ruling, saying, “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.”
The party, however, stressed that the court ruling does not legally impede its internal functions.
The statement read: “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 cited a recent legal precedent to support its stance, stating, “Our Party notes the recent judgement of the Supreme Court which affirms the supremacy of a political party in the management of its internal affairs.”
Ologunagba concluded the party’s position by urging party faithful to stay focused, saying, “The PDP therefore charges its members, Chapter and Organs to remain steadfast and focused on preparations towards the holding of the National Convention of our Party.”
He also affirmed the PDP’s commitment to the rule of law, adding that the party “has accordingly directed its lawyers to take immediate action to appeal this judgment in our unwavering determination to uphold, defend and promote multi-party democracy in our country.”
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