PDP BoT rejects court ruling, supports Turaki’s leadership
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed a recent Federal High Court judgment regarding the party’s national convention as having no practical effect. Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the PDP BoT, signed a statement reaffirming support for the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee. The BoT emphasized that the substantive issues are already before the Court of Appeal and assured party members that the current leadership remains intact. The trustees described themselves as the conscience and second highest organ of the party.
Key takeaways
- The PDP BoT dismissed the Federal High Court judgment on the party’s November 2025 national convention as academic and ineffective.
- Senator Adolphus Wabara stated that the judgment does not affect the status of the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee.
- The BoT noted that the main issues are before the Court of Appeal and a Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution have been filed.
- The trustees criticized the court for granting reliefs not sought by any party in the case.
- The BoT reaffirmed its support for the Turaki-led leadership as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
