The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it 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,in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary,Debo Ologunagba however, 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.
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.
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
Nevertheless, the PDP as the leading opposition Party in Nigeria committed to the Rule of Law 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.
The Federal High Court in Abuja, had barred the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC from recognizing the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP.
The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho who gave the order while delivering judgment in a suit challenging the legality of the convention cited the failure of PDP to comply with relevant conditions and laws for the conduct of such conventions.
The court equally held that evidence from the electoral umpire and some of the respondents showed that congresses were not held in some states of the federation in breach of the law.
Justice Omotosho held that the signing of notices and correspondences of the pdp by its national chairman without the national secretary, violated the law and consequently made such notices and correspondences a nullity.
The Judge held that the failure of the PDP to comply with the law has put the planned convention in jeopardy, and subsequently advised the PDP to do the needful before going ahead with the convention.
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