The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the court ruling stopping it from going ahead with its national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo state, on November 15 and 16. The party recently described the court decision as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, PDP vowed to appeal the decision.
According to him, PDP members should ignore the shocking ruling and focus on their preparations for the convention in the near future.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, (yesterday) describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process,” it read.
The party further noted that the judgment of the court does not halt its ability to proceed with the processes and activities towards the National Convention to elect new National Officers to be in charge of its affairs for the next four years.
Debo concluded by saying that members shouldn’t forget that the Supreme Court recently affirmed the supremacy of PDP in the management of its internal affairs.
“Our Party notes the recent judgement of the Supreme Court which affirms the supremacy of a political party in the management of its internal affairs.
The PDP therefore charges its members, Chapter and Organs to remain steadfast and focused on preparations towards the holding of the National Convention of our Party.
Nevertheless, the PDP as the leading opposition Party in Nigeria committed to the Rule of Law has accordingly directed its lawyers to take immediate action to appeal this judgment in our unwavering determination to uphold, defend and promote multi-party democracy in our country,” he added.
