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Turaki-led PDP moves to appeal nullification of Ibadan National Convention

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jan 30, 2026

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The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured members that the party remains legally intact after an Ibadan Federal High Court judgment which nullified its Ibadan National Convention.

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The party spoke in a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Friday.

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The court declined to grant an order of mandamus sought by the party, reasoning that doing so would amount to sitting on appeal over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction.

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In response, the party said it has instructed its lawyers to immediately file an appeal and take all necessary legal steps to advance its arguments and protect its position.

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The Turaki-led PDP leadership, which emerged from the Ibadan National Convention, emphasized that it remains "legally intact and unshakenÔÇØ as it awaits decisions from appellate courts.

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Ememobong said, "Not withstanding this judgment, our party remains firmly on course. We urge our members to stay resolute and committed there is absolutely no cause for alarm.ÔÇØ

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The party reiterated that its Rebirth Movement remains on course.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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