A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Minister Tanimu Turaki has rejected the national convention organised by the camp aligned with Nyesom Wike, describing it as unlawful and a breach of ongoing court proceedings.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the faction said the matter over the party’s leadership had already been taken to the Supreme Court and that members were awaiting a final decision.
The group argued that the convention ought not to have taken place while the leadership dispute remained before the courts. It maintained that all parties involved were aware that an appeal had already been filed at the apex court.
According to the faction, the issue had earlier come before the Court of Appeal, where parties agreed on the process for handling the case. It said the decision to proceed with the convention despite the pending legal battle raised fresh concerns over the legitimacy of the gathering.
The faction added that the validity of the convention now forms part of the broader dispute before the courts and vowed to pursue the matter to its conclusion. It said it remained confident that the Supreme Court would give a clear ruling on the issues surrounding the party’s leadership.
It also reacted to a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja which reportedly granted the Wike-backed group access to the PDP national secretariat and directed security agencies to provide protection at the premises. The faction said its legal team had been instructed to challenge that judgment through an appeal and other legal measures.
The group described the development as a trying period for the PDP and the wider opposition, but urged party members to remain hopeful as the legal process continues. It said it expected the Supreme Court to bring clarity to the dispute and safeguard the democratic process.
