JUST IN: PDP Reacts After Court docket Stops Nationwide Conference, Reveals Subsequent Line of Motion

The Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) has insisted it should proceed with its deliberate elective Nationwide Conference scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, regardless of a courtroom order halting the occasion.

Earlier reported by Politics Nigeria, a Federal Excessive Court docket in Abuja restrained the occasion from conducting the conference over an alleged breach of its personal guidelines. Justice James Omotosho additionally barred the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) from receiving, publishing, or recognising any end result from the proposed train till the occasion complies with all statutory necessities.

Nevertheless, in a press release issued on Friday evening, the PDP Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated preparations stay on track.

“The Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) is appalled by the judgment of the Federal Excessive Court docket in Abuja, presided over by Honourable Justice Kolawole Omotosho, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic course of.

“Nonetheless, the judgment doesn’t forestall the occasion from persevering with with actions and processes main as much as the Nationwide Conference to elect new Nationwide Officers who will steer the affairs of the occasion for the subsequent 4 years,” the assertion learn.

Ologunagba famous {that a} current Supreme Court docket choice had reaffirmed the supremacy of political events in managing their inside affairs, including that every one members, chapters, and organs of the occasion ought to stay centered on preparations for the conference.

He additional disclosed that the occasion has directed its authorized workforce to right away enchantment the ruling, reaffirming its dedication to the rule of legislation and the safety of multi-party democracy in Nigeria.