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SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA UPHOLDS SUSPENSION OF ANYANWU, OTHERS; DECLARES MARCH CONVENTION AND ABDULRAHMAN’S APPOINTMENT NULL AND VOID.

ABUJA, NIGERIA

The Supreme Court of Nigeria, in a unanimous landmark judgment delivered today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, has upheld the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, Umaru Bature, and Okechukwu Osuoha.

The apex court, in dismissing the appeal, reaffirmed the fundamental legal principle that the judiciary lacks the jurisdiction to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party. This ruling effectively terminates the protracted leadership dispute and restores constitutional order to the party’s administrative hierarchy. 

Following this definitive ruling, the Supreme Court held that all actions, decisions, and appointments made by the suspended officials during the period of their suspension are null, void, and of no legal consequence whatsoever. By extension of this "doctrine of nullity," the court has invalidated the following:

1.The Purported National Convention: The event held between March 29 and 30, 2026, is hereby declared an illegality and is non-existent in the eyes of the law.

2.Leadership Appointments: The appointment of Abdulrahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman is nullified. All documents signed, orders given, or representations made by him in that capacity are legally baseless.

3.Administrative Decisions: All communiqués, financial authorizations, and committee appointments initiated by the Anyanwu-led faction within the suspension window are voided.

This judgment is a resounding victory for the rule of law and the sanctity of the party’s constitution. It serves as a stern warning that no individual, regardless of their former rank, is above the collective internal mechanisms of the party.

The court’s refusal to assume jurisdiction reinforces the authority of the National Working Committee (NWC) to discipline its members without external interference, provided such actions align with the party’s governing documents.

On this note, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), all financial institutions, and security agencies are required to take immediate note of this judgment. No recognition should be accorded to any individual or group whose purported authority stems from the invalidated March 2026 convention or the illegal leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed.

The party’s authentic leadership, as recognized prior to these illegalities, remains the sole authorized body to conduct official business, manage assets, and lead the party toward the upcoming electoral cycles.

All loyal party members are to remain calm and united as the Party move forward with the task of institutional restoration.

Justnation:
It means Damagun and co are back to the board as authentic PDP chairman.

Victory to governor makinde

Shame on nyesome wike and his gang.

PDP can is now restored and should move on with their plans for 2027

Truths9ja:
Fergie001 enlighten your people

Cyberterror:
That one is charge and bail

Truths9ja:
fergie001 is a very active political analyst. He will come back and analyse the way forward of PDP.

magoo10:
APC no go like this at least one opposition party saved and alive.

Burob:
Are you minding them Gringory Obi, Atiku & The ADC shouting that there is no opposition . Tinubu wants a one man election?

The APC has been saying it forever, that there is a strong opposition.

Justnation:
It means Damagun and co are back to the board as authentic PDP chairman.

Victory to governor makinde

Shame on nyesome wike and his gang.

PDP can is now restored and should move on with their plans for 2027

heniford2:
Funny 😂🤣 country after the judiciary calmed the have no right to dictate the affairs of the political party position yet they still give vidict on it 🤣🤣😂🤣 nobi juju

seunmsg:
Damagum's tenure has ended. The Damagum led NWC suffers the same fate as the Abure led NWC of LP. They are dead and can't be resurrected. The party NEC will have to meet to appoint a caretaker committee which was exactly what should have been done when the tenure of Demagum expired. The problem now is, who calls the NEC? The Wike faction or the Makinde faction? The judgement has simply failed to resolve the matter. The crisis continues.

peleson1:
Wike is just a member and has no jurisdiction while the governors are the authentic leaders of the PDP and can call the meeting as they have always done

seunmsg:
Wike is an automatic member of PDP NEC. The governors have no constitutional power to call NEC meeting.

seunmsg:
Wike is an automatic member of PDP NEC. The governors have no constitutional power to call NEC meeting.