The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that there is no court order restraining the party from proceeding with its planned national convention.
This is even as the group led by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki has vowed to boycott the convention and has filed an appeal challenging its legality before the Supreme Court.
However, the Caretaker National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Jungudo Mohammed, dismissed claims that ongoing litigations could halt the exercise, insisting that all arrangements remain intact.
Speaking to journalists, on Saturday in Abuja, Mohammed maintained that the party had complied with all legal requirements and would not be deterred by what he described as “misleading narratives” aimed at creating confusion within the PDP.
“There is no court order stopping our national convention. The processes are ongoing, and the party is fully prepared to proceed as scheduled,” he said.
He added that while there are cases in court regarding internal disputes, none of them has resulted in an injunction barring the convention from holding.
According to him, the PDP remains committed to due process and the rule of law, but would not allow internal disagreements to derail its constitutional activities.
“Litigation is part of democracy, but it does not automatically translate into a halt of party processes. Until a competent court says otherwise, the PDP will continue with its programmes,” Ememobong stated.
The spokesman also addressed concerns over reconciliation efforts within the party, noting that dialogue remains ongoing among stakeholders despite the parallel positions being taken by different factions.
He reiterated that the leadership is open to resolving disputes amicably but stressed that such efforts would not stop the party from fulfilling its constitutional obligations.
“We are open to dialogue, we are committed to peace, but we must also keep the party running. The convention is a critical process, and it will go on,” he said.
The latest position comes amid a growing leadership tussle within the PDP, with rival factions laying claim to the party structure and adopting divergent strategies, including legal action and parallel meetings.
While one bloc has moved to challenge certain decisions at the Supreme Court, the Wike-backed group appears determined to push ahead with internal activities, including the convention.
Despite the tensions, Mohammed expressed confidence that the PDP would overcome its challenges and remain a formidable political force.
“The PDP is bigger than any individual or group. We have gone through difficult times before and emerged stronger. This will not be different,” he said.
The planned national convention which will take place at the Abuja Velodrome on Sunday is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the party’s leadership structure and strategy as it positions itself for the next electoral cycle.
