Appeal court urges PDP factions to settle, Ekiti candidate validated
Justice Biobele Georgewill of the Federal Court of Appeal in Ibadan has advised the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve their internal disputes amicably. The court addressed conflicting judgments from the Federal High Court and the Oyo State High Court regarding the party’s national convention. Meanwhile, the PDP welcomed a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Dr Oluwole Oluyede as its governorship candidate in Ekiti State. The party described the court’s decision as a victory for justice.
Key takeaways
- The appellate court, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, encouraged both PDP factions to settle their differences with their lawyers’ assistance.
- Conflicting court rulings had questioned the validity of the party’s national convention and its leadership.
- The court adjourned the matter till March 11 for parties to report on their willingness to settle or proceed with the appeal.
- In Abuja, a Federal High Court ordered INEC to include Dr Oluwole Oluyede as the PDP governorship candidate for Ekiti State and barred his exclusion from election activities.
- The PDP hailed the judgment, urging INEC to respect lawful nominations and avoid partisan actions.
