Turaki-led PDP to Appeal Nullification of Ibadan National Convention
The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured members that the party remains legally intact after an Ibadan Federal High Court judgment which nullified its Ibadan National Convention. The party spoke in a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Friday. The court declined to grant an order of mandamus sought by the party, reasoning that doing so would amount to sitting on appeal over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction. In response, the party said it has instructed its lawyers to immediately file an appeal and take all necessary legal steps to advance its arguments and protect its position. The Turaki-led PDP leadership, which emerged from the Ibadan National Convention, emphasized that it remains “legally intact and unshaken” as it awaits decisions from appellate courts. Ememobong said, “Not withstanding this judgment, our party remains firmly on course. We urge our members to stay resolute and committed there is absolutely no cause for alarm.” The party reiterated that its Rebirth Movement remains on course.
