Wike’s PDP faction rejects Oyo court ruling on party convention
Nyesom Wike’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the recent Oyo State High Court judgment regarding the party’s convention, calling it inconsequential. The group insists that previous Federal High Court decisions render the Oyo court’s ruling ineffective, especially concerning the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The faction maintains that the ongoing legal disputes do not affect their preparations for upcoming congresses and conventions. Both sides of the party remain locked in a leadership tussle, with further court decisions pending.
Key takeaways
- The Wike-backed PDP faction described the Oyo State High Court judgment as having no binding effect and labeled it a mere academic exercise.
- The group insists that previous Federal High Court judgments barred INEC from attending or monitoring the disputed convention.
- The Oyo State High Court upheld the 2025 PDP convention conducted on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, electing Tanimu Turaki as leader.
- A Federal High Court in Ibadan nullified the convention on January 30 and ordered Tanimu Turaki and others to stop parading as national officers.
- The Wike faction announced on February 3 that a fresh National Convention would be held in Abuja from March 29 to 30.
