S’Court Judgment: No leadership vacuum, Wike backed PDP slams Wabara, others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently embroiled in a significant internal dispute, with a faction strongly refuting claims of a leadership vacuum. This disagreement stems from a recent Supreme Court judgment, which a segment of the party alleges has been misrepresented by rivals. According to Jungudo Mohammed, the factional National Publicity Secretary, the apex court's ruling on April 30, 2026, merely invalidated the Ibadan convention and dismissed an appeal, without touching upon the status of any party officials.

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This remains the sole substance of the judgment, contrary to the false narratives being circulated. The judgment did not uphold any suspension or expulsion of any officer of the party.

This faction asserts that the National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, continue to hold their positions lawfully. They accuse figures like Tanimu Turaki (SAN), Adolphus Wabara, and Ini Ememobong of spreading falsehoods to mislead the public and destabilize the party. The group emphasizes that the court's decision did not address any suspensions or expulsions, contrary to what they claim is being propagated.

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The issue of suspension or expulsion was never before the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court. It was neither canvassed nor formed part of the questions for determination at any level of adjudication.

Furthermore, the faction has challenged the legitimacy of claims that the Board of Trustees has assumed leadership. They point out that Senator Adolphus Wabara, who they allege has long since expired tenure as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, is at the forefront of these assertions. The party constitution, they maintain, does not grant the BoT such powers. This internal conflict highlights a deep division within the PDP, with differing interpretations of judicial pronouncements fueling the ongoing power struggle.

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The apex court addressed only the validity of the so-called 15th and 16th Ibadan convention. At no point did it mention the suspension or expulsion of any party officer.