Two factions of the Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP, have disagreed over a latest judgment by a Federal Excessive Courtroom sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, which nullified the purported PDP Nationwide Conference held on November 15, 2025.
Each factions launched statements asserting their interpretations of the conference’s authenticity and the court docket’s ruling, whereas reassuring social gathering members of a brighter future and renewed vigor for the PDP in Ebonyi State.
In a press release signed by Engr. Kalu Francis, Publicity Secretary of the faction loyal to Abdulrahman Mohammad and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the court docket was counseled for barring Alhaji Aminu Turaki and others, who emerged from the invalid conference, from parading themselves as nationwide officers.
The assertion famous that the court docket’s affirmation of the Caretaker Committee led by Ambassador Mohammad and Senator Anyanwu as the one acknowledged Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP reinforces the supremacy of the social gathering structure, due course of, and the rule of legislation.
It additional harassed that the judgment vindicates Senator Anyanwu’s constant opposition to procedural violations, urging members to stay calm, united, and law-abiding because the social gathering progresses according to its structure.
Nonetheless, in a swift response, the faction loyal to Kabiru Turaki reaffirmed their sturdy help for Turaki as nationwide chairman, insisting that the Ibadan conference, held between November 15 and 16, 2025, was carried out in accordance with the PDP structure and related electoral legal guidelines.
In a press release signed by Hon. Nwafor Richard Nwali, the factional Publicity Secretary, the group asserted that regardless of makes an attempt by some people to undermine the social gathering, Ebonyi PDP stays centered on securing victory in 2027 below Turaki’s management.
The assertion additionally counseled the embattled Nationwide Vice Chairman (Southeast), Chief Ali Odefa, and different executives from the zone for his or her dedication to the social gathering’s ideas.
“We affirm the social gathering’s dedication to peacefully resolving inside disputes in accordance with Supreme Courtroom pointers. We urge members to stay steadfast and supportive as we navigate the complexities of opposition politics in Nigeria,” the assertion learn.
It concluded by expressing confidence in Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and his potential to reposition the social gathering for fulfillment within the 2027 elections.
