Purported BOT Suit: PDP leadership hails Appeal Court judgement

By David Odama

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership on Wednesday hailed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which affirmed the earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that dismissed the suit field by the Senator Adolphus Wabara, alongside Professor Jerry Gana, Babangida Muazu Aliyu, Maryam Inna Ciroma and others led
purported Board of Trustees (BoT)

Recalled that the Adolphus Wabara purported BOT has been allegedly
Operating under the illegal Interim National Working Committee headed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN.

PDP in a statement by it’s national publicity secretary hon. Jungle Haruna Mohammed said the judgement was a clear, unanimous , unambiguous affirmation of the decision of the lower court.

According to the statement, the affirmation of the Court of Appeal and further award additional costs against the appellants was an affirmation that the judiciary was there for justice, equity and fair play.

“This judgment is a major victory for the PDP, the rule of law and the supremacy of the party’s Constitution. It has further strengthened and affirmed the legitimacy and leadership of the National Working Committee of the PDP headed by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Chairman, and Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, National Secretary, as the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“The unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal should put to rest any perceived lingering doubts regarding the legitimacy of the party’s recognised leadership and serve as a clear message that the affairs of the PDP must be conducted in accordance with its Constitution, established procedures and the rule of law.”, the statement added.

The party called on all its members, leaders and stakeholders to respect the judicial pronouncement, close ranks and channel their energies towards rebuilding the party, strengthening internal cohesion and preparing for the political tasks ahead.

“At this critical moment, the PDP must rise above unnecessary distractions, factional interests and divisive tendencies. Our collective responsibility is to protect the party, restore its unity and reposition it as a credible alternative for Nigerians.

“Today’s judgment is not merely a legal victory; it is a victory for constitutional order, legitimate leadership and the unity of our great party.

“The PDP is moving forward, stronger and more united”, the statement declared.