Turaki-led PDP group to appeal court ruling on party leadership
Kabiru Turaki and his faction of the Peoples Democratic Party have rejected a Federal High Court decision that struck out their suit seeking recognition of their leadership. The group, represented by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, stated that they respect the court’s judgment but believe it contradicts previous appellate and Supreme Court decisions. They have announced plans to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The faction remains optimistic about a favorable outcome as they pursue the appeal.
Key takeaways
- The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction’s suit for leadership recognition was struck out by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
- The court, presided over by Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim, ruled that the matter was an internal party affair and declined jurisdiction.
- The faction claims the judgment is inconsistent with previous appellate and Supreme Court decisions.
- Ini Ememobong announced that their lawyers have been instructed to immediately appeal the ruling.
- The group expressed confidence that their position will eventually prevail as the legal process continues.
