The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed alongside the National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) in a press briefing on wednesday announced the suspension and cancellation of the proposed PDP National Convention which was earlier said to hold in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital.
The Acting National Chairman Mohammed whike addressing the press formally informed the Nigerian Public of the PDP had received the Certified True Copy of the recent Judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja delivered by Honorable Justice Omotosho in Suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025.
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05 November 2025
ADDRESS BY THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)
AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, ABUJA
Distinguished members of the press, esteemed party leaders, respected stakeholders, and fellow Nigerians,
We warmly welcome you to this important press briefing and sincerely appreciate your steadfast support for our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The National Leadership of the PDP, under my humble leadership as Acting National Chairman Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammed, in collaboration with our National Secretary, Distinguished Senator Samuel Anyanwu, hereby formally informs the Nigerian public that we have received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered by Honourable Justice Omotosho in Suit No. FHCIABJ/CS/2120/2025.
Furthermore, we are pleased to confirm that our esteemed National Legal Adviser, Ajibade K.A. (SAN), has provided a thorough legal opinion on the implications of the judgment. In strict adherence to due process and our commitment to fairness, we have filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal to seek further judicial clarification and interpretation in the overall interest of our party, our members, and Nigerian democracy.
Consequently, having lodged an appeal and in line with our responsibility to uphold the rule of law, the PDP hereby suspends and cancels the proposed Ibadan National Convention pending the decision of the Court of Appeal. Any continuation with the proposed convention at this time would amount to a
violation of the rule of law and shall not be condoned.
The Independent National Electoral Commission was a party to the Suit and is fully aware of the judgement of the Federal High court. Nevertheless, we have dimmed it necessary and responsible to formally communicate our position to the commission. Accordingly, we have notified INEC to suspend the National Convention in strict compliance with the directive contained in the judgement.
We are also aware of an ex-parte order recently issued by a High Court in Oyo State. While we await the Certified True Copy of the said order, we reiterate that an ex-parte order cannot override a subsisting judgment of the Federal High Court. We shall continue to act only in accordance with valid judicial authority and the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
As a responsible, law-abiding, and democratic institution, the PDP remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law, constitutional governance, and internal party democracy. Our actions will continue to be guided by legal advice, by respect for oure members, and by our duty to protect the integrity
of our party.
We assure our teeming supporters and the general public that every decision we take will be governed by wisdom, justice, legality and the timeless values that have positioned the PDP as the strongest institution on the African continent.
In the coming days, the National Working Committee (NWC) will communicate further decisions and next steps in compliance with our party constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Let it be restated unequivocally: the PDP remains one united and indivisible family. We are strong. We are focused. We are committed to offering credible leadership, constructive opposition, and principled engagement in defence of Nigeria’s democracy, peace, unity, and prosperity.
We thank you for your presence, your support, and your patriotism.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
May God bless the Peoples Democratic Party.
May God bless you all.
Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammed
Acting National Chairman, PDP
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