PDP has suspended Ibadan National Convention pending court of appeal decision.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, has announced the suspension and cancellation of the party’s proposed National Convention earlier scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Mohammed made the announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja alongside the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
According to him, the decision followed the party’s receipt of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a judgment delivered by Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025.
“We have carefully reviewed the judgment and obtained a comprehensive legal opinion from our National Legal Adviser, Ajibade K.A. (SAN),” Mohammed stated.
“In strict adherence to due process and in the best interest of our members and democracy, we have filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal to seek further judicial interpretation.”
He added that, in compliance with the rule of law, the party would suspend all preparations for the Ibadan National Convention until the appellate court delivers its ruling.
“Any attempt to continue with the proposed convention at this point would amount to a violation of the rule of law and shall not be condoned,” he emphasized.
The PDP leadership also confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)—a party to the suit—has been formally notified of the party’s decision to suspend the convention in accordance with the court’s directive.
Responding to reports of an ex-parte order recently issued by an Oyo State High Court, Mohammed clarified that such an order cannot override a subsisting judgment of the Federal High Court.
“We await the Certified True Copy of the ex-parte order. However, the Federal High Court’s judgment remains binding, and we will continue to act only under valid judicial authority and in line with the Nigerian Constitution,” he concluded.
The PDP leadership reaffirmed its commitment to upholding due process, internal democracy, and the rule of law as the party works through its ongoing legal challenges.