The Senator Samuel Anyanwu led Faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has appealed the ruling of the Federal High court stopping the planned National Elective Convention
Newly appointed National Chairman of the faction Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammed in collaboration with Anyanwu said they appealed the ruling after receiving the certified true copy of the ruling
Muhammad who made this known in a briefing in Abuja said” “, we are pleased to confirm that our esteemed National Legal Adviser, Ajibade A. (SAN) has provided a thorough legal opinion on the implications of the judgment. In strict adherence to due process and our commitment to faimess, we have filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal to seek further judicial clarification and interpretation in the overall interest of our party, our members and Nigerian democracy.
Consequently, having filed an appeal and in line with our responsibility to uphold the rule of law the PDP, we hereby suspends and cancels the proposed Ibadan National Convention pending the decision pf the Court of Appeal. Any continuation with the proposed convention at this time would amount to a violation of the rule of law and shall not be condoned.
The lndependent National Electoral Commission was a party to the suit and is fully aware of the judgement of the Federal High court. Nevertheless, we have dimmed it necessary and responsible to formally communicate our position to the commission. Accordingly, we have notified INEC to suspend the National Convention in strict compliance with the directive contained in the judgement
We are also aware of an ex parte order recently issued by a High Court in Oyo State. While we await the Certrfied True Copy of the said order, we reiterate that an ex parte order cannot override a subsisting judgment of the Federal High Court. We shall continue to act only in accordance with valid judicial authority and the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
As a responsible, law-abiding, and democratic institution, the PDP remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law, constitutional governance, and internal party democracy Our actions will continue to be guided by legal advice, by respect for our members, and by our duty to protect the integnty of our party.
We assure our teeming supporters and the general public that every decision we take will be governed by wisdom, justice, legality, and the timeless values that have positioned the PDP as the strongest democratic institution on the African continent.
In the coming days, the National Working Committee (NWC) will communicate further decisions and next steps in compliance with our party constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Let it be restated unequivocally: the PDP remains one united and indivisible family. We are strong. We are focused. We are committed to offering credible leadership, constructive opposition, and principled engagement in defence of Nigeria’s democracy, peace, unity, and prosperity. “
