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PDP Warns Courts Against Interfering in Party Affairs

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cautioned the judiciary against interfering in its internal matters, warning that such actions could blur the line between the courts and partisan politics. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made this known on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he expressed concern that the courts are increasingly being drawn into political roles. Reacting to recent judicial decisions affecting the party, Ememobong said the ruling in question reflected careful consideration, noting that the party’s constitution does not provide for a national caretaker arrangement. According to him: “Well, this verdict only shows the wisdom that my lord used in arriving at that because I’m sure that my lord cannot point to the constitution of the party anywhere where there is a national caretaker. “But again, I have tremendous respect for the court and which is why the court should stay away from the internal affairs of the party so that they don’t become politicians. But you do know that perception and reality may have divergence, but when they converge to the extent that people lose faith in a process, then something is wrong.” Ememobong stressed that his comments were not an accusation against the judiciary but a reflection on public perception, which he described as critical to the credibility of the justice system. “I’m not saying anything, but I’m simply saying that you find a situation where the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court goes to beg the Minister of the FCT for land and houses for judges of the Federal High Court. I’m not saying anything, but I’m simply saying perception. I will send you the video.” He further referenced a publicly reported courtesy visit, explaining that such interactions, when viewed alongside politically sensitive cases, could raise concerns in the minds of the public. “The courtesy call was public and the minister was even saying, oh, how many of you are there across different jurisdictions? Oh, we’ll start with the senior judges or the younger judges and all of that. “And incidentally, all these cases go to those people. We are not accusing them, but we are simply saying perception because it is a fundamental issue in law that justice must not just be done, but it must be seen to be done.” The PDP spokesperson concluded by reiterating the party’s call for judicial restraint in political party affairs, emphasizing that maintaining public confidence in the legal process is essential for democracy to thrive.

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Turaki-led PDP to Appeal Nullification of Ibadan National Convention

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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.

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PDP Is Well and Alive, Says Makinde Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains united, vibrant, and politically relevant ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Friday at the PDP South-West Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Makinde told party leaders and supporters that the party is “well and alive” and ready to confront its critics. The meeting brought together key PDP figures from across the South-West, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states. Notable attendees included Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, PDP House of Representatives members from Oyo, former Osun Governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Deputy National Chairman (South) Taofeek Arapaja representing National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, South-West PDP Chairman Kamorudeen Ajisafe, and former Ogun governorship candidate Hon. Ladi Adebutu. Makinde said the strong turnout and the recent surge of new members demonstrate that claims of the PDP’s decline are unfounded. “I can assure you that the PDP is well and alive. Whoever thinks otherwise will be surprised beyond their imagination,” he said. The governor urged party leaders to strengthen grassroots structures, stressing the need to consolidate support at the community level. “My charge to you is to hold your communities, hold your wards, and hold your local governments. If we do this, it will be well with us,” he added, calling for loyalty and unity among members to ensure the party’s continued growth. Adebutu also highlighted the PDP’s resilience and cohesion nationwide despite political challenges. “Let us remain firm in the PDP. We now have structures from the ward level to the national level, so we have nothing to fear,” he said. He further encouraged party members in Ogun State to remain committed, optimistic, and to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing them as crucial tools for achieving political change in the coming elections.

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Court Fixes January 23 For Hearing On PDP Faction’s Stay Of Proceedings Application

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 23, 2026, to hear an application by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to stay proceedings in a suit filed by a rival faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to allow the plaintiffs’ counsel, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, to respond to the motion for a stay filed by the Turaki-led faction. The Wike-aligned PDP, led by Acting National Chairman Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman and factional National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, filed the suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/2501/2025) seeking to restrain the Turaki-led faction (5th to 25th defendants) from acting as representatives of the party or accessing the PDP national secretariat at Wadara Plaza, Abuja. The plaintiffs also asked the court to prevent the police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising any office address submitted by the Turaki-led faction, insisting that previous High Court judgments by Justices James Omotosho and Peter Lifu be fully enforced. The dispute escalated after Justice Abdulmalik granted an ex-parte order restricting action pending the suit’s determination. The Turaki-led faction challenged the ruling at the Court of Appeal and filed a motion to stay further proceedings in the High Court pending the appeal. Chief Chris Uche, SAN, representing the Turaki-led faction, also requested the judge recuse herself, citing a reasonable apprehension of bias and alleging that past rulings in similar PDP disputes favored the Wike-aligned faction. He urged that the case be reassigned to another judge. Ikpeazu, counsel for the plaintiffs, countered that filing an appeal does not automatically halt proceedings, and the High Court has the power to continue the case while the appeal is pending. He added that the Turaki-led faction had not moved to set aside the prior orders. Justice Abdulmalik directed the plaintiffs to formally respond to the stay application and adjourned the matter to January 23 for the hearing of the motion. In their recusal motion, the Turaki faction cited twelve grounds, arguing their constitutional right to a fair and impartial hearing under Section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution, and highlighted prior ex-parte orders they claim prejudiced them in favour of the Wike-aligned faction.

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Turaki-Led PDP NEC Meets Jonathan Amid Party Leadership Crisis

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The Peoples Democratic Party’s national working committee, headed by Kabiru Turaki, is meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at Jonathan’s office in Maitama, the nation’s capital, and while the details of the discussion have not been disclosed, sources suggest it concerns the party’s leadership tussle and the broader state of the nation. The PDP has been embroiled in internal conflict since November, when a faction backed by governors, including Bauchi State’s Bala Mohammed and Oyo State’s Seyi Makinde, held a convention that elected a new national working committee with Turaki as chairman. During that convention, the party expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and several of his allies, including former Oyo State governor Ayodele Fayose, ex-national secretary Samuel Anyanwu, former national organising secretary Umar Bature, former legal adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade, ex-lawmaker Mao Ohuabunwa, former Imo PDP chairman Austin Nwachukwu, former Abia PDP chairman Amah Nnanna Abraham, former national vice-chairman (south-south) Dan Orbih, and Turnah George. Rejecting the expulsion, Wike’s faction set up a parallel national working committee, board of trustees, and national executive committee. In retaliation, the Makinde-aligned faction also expelled members loyal to Wike, deepening the party’s leadership crisis.

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PDP Absent As INEC Releases Provisional List Of 2026 Ekiti Governorship Candidates

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released the provisional list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State election. The list, displayed at the INEC office along New Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, includes contenders from 12 political parties. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji (58) with Monisade Afuye (67) as his running mate. Other notable candidates include Opeyemi Falegan (41) of the Accord Party with Omoyemi Olaleye (42); Akande Oluwasegun (36) of the African Action Congress alongside Oluwasanmi Fajuyigbe; and Ayodeji Ojo (42) of the Action Democratic Party with Itunu Ibitoye (35). The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has nominated Oluwadare Bejide (66) with Paul Olowoyeye (52), while the Action People’s Party (APP) presents Bidemi Awogbemi (36) and Akinyemi Adewumi (53). Other parties listed include the Allied People’s Movement, Labour Party, New Nigeria People’s Party, People’s Redemption Party, Young Progressive Party, and Zenith Labour Party. Notably, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates, Dr. Wole Oluyede and his deputy, were absent from the provisional list. INEC sources said the omission stems from unresolved court cases related to the party’s leadership. INEC has confirmed that the list will be updated on January 19, 2026, in line with the Electoral Act 2022, as parties finalise substitutions and resolve outstanding legal issues ahead of the polls.

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Six Zamfara Lawmakers Leave PDP For APC

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Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), blaming internal party conflicts and poor governance in the state for their decision. The lawmakers made their intentions known on Thursday through individual letters addressed to the Speaker of the House. The defectors are Bashar Aliyu Gummi (Gummi I), Nasiru Abdullahi Maru (Maru North), Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North), Bashir Bello (Bungudu West), Amiru Ahmad Keta (Tsafe West), and Muktar Nasir Kaura (Kaura North). In their letters, titled “Notice of Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC),” they cited unresolved crises within the PDP that have led to factional divisions. One of the lawmakers wrote: “I write to formally inform the Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of this Honourable House of my decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to lingering and unresolved crises in my party, which have resulted in factional leadership.” They also invoked Section 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended), which allows legislators to switch parties if there is a division within their political party. The lawmakers further criticised the PDP-led state government under Governor Dauda Lawal, accusing it of failing to address insecurity and not fulfilling campaign promises. “My decision is in line with Section 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and is also based on the poor leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, particularly his failure to address security challenges and fulfil campaign promises,” the letters added.

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JUST IN: INEC Declines To Recognise Turaki-Led PDP Leadership

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to recognise the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki, citing ongoing court cases and existing judicial rulings. INEC made its position known in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The commission stated that it could not honour requests to acknowledge or publish on its official website the list of national officers said to have emerged from the PDP’s National Convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. INEC explained that its decision is anchored on subsisting court judgments as well as unresolved legal processes tied to the leadership crisis rocking the party. It stressed that recognising any factional leadership while the dispute remains before the courts would be improper, adding that it will await the final outcome of the legal proceedings before taking any action.

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