Edo PDP hails court ruling affirming party convention
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has praised a recent court judgment validating its national convention. Dan Osa-Ogbegie, the party’s Publicity Secretary, said the ruling affirms that the will of party members cannot be overridden by external forces. The statement emphasized that internal disputes should be settled within constitutional boundaries. The party also criticized attempts to destabilize it through external interference and internal indiscipline.
Key takeaways
- The Edo PDP lauded an Oyo State High Court judgment that validated the November 15 and 16, 2025 national convention of the party.
- The court, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, ruled that the convention was legal and binding, directing INEC to uphold its outcomes.
- Dan Osa-Ogbegie stated that the judgment is a constitutional landmark and a rebuke to those seeking to destabilize the party.
- The PDP emphasized that party supremacy and constitutional order must be upheld, rejecting attempts at manipulation or inducement.
- The party asserted that democracy is sustained by respect for institutions, not by opportunists or conspirators.
