PDP faction insists leadership remains intact after Supreme Court ruling
Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu have been confirmed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party as the legitimate National Chairman and National Secretary. The group dismissed claims of a leadership vacuum, stating that the Supreme Court judgment did not affect the current leadership structure. Jungudo Mohammed criticized Adolphus Wabara and others for spreading misinformation about the court's decision. The faction emphasized that the Board of Trustees does not have the authority to take over the party's leadership.
Key takeaways
- The Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 30, 2026 only invalidated the Ibadan convention and dismissed the appeal by the Turaki-led National Working Committee.
- Jungudo Mohammed stated that the judgment did not address or uphold any suspension or expulsion of party officials.
- The faction insists that Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu remain the recognised leaders of the PDP.
- Claims that the Board of Trustees, led by Adolphus Wabara, has taken over the party are described as false and not supported by the party’s constitution.
- The Supreme Court invalidated the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16 in a split 3–2 decision.
