₦airaland Forum

Press Statement
THERE IS NO FACTION IN THE PDP

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party reiterates that in law and fact, there is no faction in the Peoples Democratic Party. This reiteration is necessary in the light of the INEC letter explaining their inability to recognise and upload the data of our legitimately elected leadership at the convention in Ibadan due to judgements of the Federal High Court.

The said judgements have been appealed and an application for the stay of execution filed against the judgements, and very soon the Court of Appeal will hear and give judgement in the matters. While that is being awaited, it is needful to state that INEC monitored and participated in the National Executive Committee meetings where the convention date and venue were unanimously agreed and was also in receipt of the notice of the convention- a fact the Commission has unconscionably suppressed in court in several cases. Furthermore, the primaries in Ekiti and Osun were duly monitored by INEC, with communication emanating from the Turaki-led NWC. While we appreciate the monumental pressure that INEC has come under (after all he who pays the piper dictates the tune), we remind them that their constitutional responsibility is primarily to Nigerians and in the defence and protection of democracy.

While INEC claims to be neutral and is awaiting the Judgement of the court on the matter, we hope that they are minded by the judgements of the Supreme Court, especially in the SDP case, being the latest delivered last week, barring INEC from interfering in the internal leadership affairs of political parties. The truth remains that there is no faction in the PDP as all the legitimate organs and the administrative structure of the Party are under the control of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN. In the past one month the Board of Trustees, Governors Forum, State Chairmen, Senate and House of Representatives Caucuses, former Governors and Ministers and many other notable stakeholder groups have all met with and acknowledged the leadership of the current National Working Committee, led by Turaki SAN. INEC must remember that democracy is hinged on majority rule, so the committee of friends of Wike and Anyanwu cannot be validly referred to as a faction of the PDP.

Finally, having a held a meeting with the Commission last week, and our correspondence, thereafter, further explaining relevant issues relating to the current situation, we should ordinarily not respond to this letter, except to point out the hypocrisy and consistent bias that has completely coloured the action of the electoral umpire. INEC has continuously shown bias in this matter, even in the court, where they failed or refused to file documents that were in their possession and within their knowledge, obviously to aid those who are bent on killing the PDP and truncating democracy. If INEC under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN knew the matter was in court, what was the rationale for the contrived meeting of Friday last week? Except to paint a false perception of faction to justify their actions and inactions.


We therefore urge all Nigerians, particularly, our members to remain calm, resolute and continue to support the rebirth and renaissance moves of the party, as we reposition the party for electoral success in the coming elections.

Signed:


Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
23122025

Somebody like me knew it that they will never recognise them bcose there are working for there pay master

zoedew:
Not quite. It is still a well known political brand only that Ali Baba and the forty thieves largely occupy its space. PDP will arise when its night of long knives is over.

That's exactly why they don't want it to survive

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer ? Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have said countless times turaki is never recognize as chairman.... Dude don chop seyi money clean mouth 🤣

fergie001:
INEC rejects Makinde-backed PDP NWC


SOURCE

Passenger aboard the bus will do well to alight at its present stop before it gets to its last bus stop.

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer ? Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

From an APC supporter point of view

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer ? Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

They may be quiet but I know Judges don't like their Judgments being disobeyed. They'll mince you!!!

fergie001:
INEC rejects Makinde-backed PDP NWC


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Haaa! Honestly, PDP has undoubtedly gone to the dogs.

Salewa97:
PDP, una don finish.

The party is currently in coma and with the way things are, the party might not survive this.

They will collapse their structure into ADC.
All hands must be on deck to save Nija from this absolute clueless failure called tpain and his evil terrorist group posing as govt.
How can you claim to be fighting terrorist,yet you continue to rehabilitate, empower and dish out terrorist back into the unsafe Nigeria to kill and destroy lives and properties of Nigerians??

I know you are an apc supporter who is destined to be a zombie to the grave so this is certainly a good thing to you you apc senseless supporters are the most foolish group this Country has ever seen you stand wit a govt that is without controversy the greatest disaster to befall your very own Country yet you see yourselves as patriots 😁😃

zoedew:
It remains to be seen the legal purport of a Party Convention not monitored by the INEC. Peter Lifu snuffed life out of the purported convention at ibadan.

The present Abure-backed LP as constituted held a Convention INEC refused to attend.

The Lamido matter is even a no-case.

Olu1000:
At this point the military should prepare to step in.We can’t have INEC , legislature and judiciary under the control of the executive.We all know how the court cases will end because we know the pay master of all Federal , Appeal & Supreme Court judges.We also know who the pay master works for.

Why beckoning military?,It's a weakling that uses teeth in a fight against his or her mate.

Wike behind the problems of PDP...he said he will hold down PDP for Tinubu reelection in 2027...if he is supporting Tinubu for reelection in 2027 then let him defect to APC and leave PDP alone in peace and for them to plan for 2027 election

fergie001:
The present Abure-backed LP as constituted held a Convention INEC refused to attend.

The Lamido matter is even a no-case.

Legal principles and their interpretation by the courts are moored on the facts of each case. We should soon see what the Law Lords are inclined to do within the peculiar circumstances.

Why is APC afraid of opposition parties.. using wike to destabilize and weaken and cause problems in PDP

Olu1000:
At this point the military should prepare to step in.We can’t have INEC , legislature and judiciary under the control of the executive.We all know how the court cases will end because we know the pay master of all Federal , Appeal & Supreme Court judges.We also know who the pay master works for.

.. abi..and also wike built houses for the judges

zoedew:
They may be quiet but I know Judges don't like their Judgments being disobeyed. They'll mince you!!!

Which judge precisely. Is it wike judge. Makinde has his judgment to obey

zoedew:
Legal principles and their interpretation by the courts are moored on the facts of each case. We should soon see what the Lords are inclined to do within the peculiar circumstances.

This one is clear to a blind one that's why the same people have instituted another case in another Court but this is democracy, our juriapu is enhanced by some of these suits.
What is the case?
INEC acknowledged to attending a Convention.
Omotosho said No way because INEC wasn't given 21 days before State Congresses were held.

This is the crux of the matter.

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer . Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

The judgement from wike Court so that SW president can find it easy to rig.What we have in mind to defend our votes go shock SW president. He is betting on rigging but this time he will understand what over 200 million population means.Nigeri military and police no pass 600k

NOETHNICITY:
After Makinde spent billions hosting fake members

He'll take more loans before hand over.
4bn na child's for them.

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer . Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

Laptop boys in action, una welldon.

INEC is just doing APC bidding.....which court case again when all tenures of PDP officials expires Dec 12 and any official post is null and void.
The next in line should be caretakers commitee

HgAkpobomeEr:
The Turaki-led NWC is a waste of time and effort.

You think so, What did the supreme court say about " internal or party leadership crisis" ... not even inec as a say

I dont understand how we run this country, everyone just work with the court injunction they like

yarimo:
No wonder makinde was busy lamenting earlier, after disobeying two court orders. The unfortunate part of it is, the illegal chairman is a SAN someone who knows the law allowed himself to be fooled by i pass my neighbor generator engineer . Makinde succeeded in burying PDP completely

which court order is bigger than the supreme court verdict that state no court shall entertain perty crisis not even inec

What nullified that rule, everyone just shop for court judgement that serve there interest

lilsmart:
What is really going on is this INEC is not acting based on political preference for one party or another, but on a risk-averse legal strategy. They are prioritizing their own legal safety above political expediency for any party.

The agency fears that by uploading one faction's list, they could be held in contempt of a court order they are aware of. The public sees INEC taking sides in SDP/NNPP but "being indecisive" in PDP. From INEC's perspective, the difference is not the party, but the specific legal landscape surrounding each crisis at the moment a decision is required.

Note: I am support of accountability and not politically motivated

Bro lets not call a worm a viper, even if the court they are so waiting for gives a verdict tomorrow, will it overwrite the Supreme court standing rule everyone is pretending to forget

APC, Inec and the courts are taking Nigerians for a ride.
The will of the people is stronger than any government in power.
The time of accountability is so near

reddingtonblack:
You think so, What did the supreme court say about " internal or party leadership crisis" ... not even inec as a say

I dont understand how we run this country, everyone just work with the court injunction they like

there's no way the court and inec will allow all political party mandate their affair without them interfering...
If it should be done that way..dead body go surplus... Dey play

The usual game INEC will play.
Makinde says Wike told Tinubu he will hold down PDP for him. And INEC of course will do the bidding of Wike to help Tinubu.

Arafat2022:
Press Statement
THERE IS NO FACTION IN THE PDP

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party reiterates that in law and fact, there is no faction in the Peoples Democratic Party. This reiteration is necessary in the light of the INEC letter explaining their inability to recognise and upload the data of our legitimately elected leadership at the convention in Ibadan due to judgements of the Federal High Court.

The said judgements have been appealed and an application for the stay of execution filed against the judgements, and very soon the Court of Appeal will hear and give judgement in the matters. While that is being awaited, it is needful to state that INEC monitored and participated in the National Executive Committee meetings where the convention date and venue were unanimously agreed and was also in receipt of the notice of the convention- a fact the Commission has unconscionably suppressed in court in several cases. Furthermore, the primaries in Ekiti and Osun were duly monitored by INEC, with communication emanating from the Turaki-led NWC. While we appreciate the monumental pressure that INEC has come under (after all he who pays the piper dictates the tune), we remind them that their constitutional responsibility is primarily to Nigerians and in the defence and protection of democracy.

While INEC claims to be neutral and is awaiting the Judgement of the court on the matter, we hope that they are minded by the judgements of the Supreme Court, especially in the SDP case, being the latest delivered last week, barring INEC from interfering in the internal leadership affairs of political parties. The truth remains that there is no faction in the PDP as all the legitimate organs and the administrative structure of the Party are under the control of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN. In the past one month the Board of Trustees, Governors Forum, State Chairmen, Senate and House of Representatives Caucuses, former Governors and Ministers and many other notable stakeholder groups have all met with and acknowledged the leadership of the current National Working Committee, led by Turaki SAN. INEC must remember that democracy is hinged on majority rule, so the committee of friends of Wike and Anyanwu cannot be validly referred to as a faction of the PDP.

Finally, having a held a meeting with the Commission last week, and our correspondence, thereafter, further explaining relevant issues relating to the current situation, we should ordinarily not respond to this letter, except to point out the hypocrisy and consistent bias that has completely coloured the action of the electoral umpire. INEC has continuously shown bias in this matter, even in the court, where they failed or refused to file documents that were in their possession and within their knowledge, obviously to aid those who are bent on killing the PDP and truncating democracy. If INEC under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN knew the matter was in court, what was the rationale for the contrived meeting of Friday last week? Except to paint a false perception of faction to justify their actions and inactions.


We therefore urge all Nigerians, particularly, our members to remain calm, resolute and continue to support the rebirth and renaissance moves of the party, as we reposition the party for electoral success in the coming elections.

Signed:


Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
23122025

PDP should allow us to rest. PDP is not the only opposition party in Nigeria.

fergie001:
Let the Courts decide.

It was always going to be so.
You were overconfident.
Wike’s plan to hold PDP down working effectively.
Everyday Governors and legislators decamp to APC.
Now back to square one for PDP!

So sure you are referring to your lineage and extended familiy.

Exousiang01:
You seriously lack education

reddingtonblack:
You think so, What did the supreme court say about " internal or party leadership crisis" ... not even inec as a say

I dont understand how we run this country, everyone just work with the court injunction they like

Was that the reason why PDP went into a convention after restraining orders from two high courts. If PDP had good legal advicers, they ought to have gone back to the high courts first and obtained a stay of execution first, before going ahead with their illegal convention, that could have given their convention a legal backing,then there after continue their with the legal battle till supreme, which may eventually back their convention. Up