Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, Others Support Court Ruling, Call for PDP Rebuilding

Concerned leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the recent Federal High Court judgment that reaffirmed constitutional order and internal discipline within the party.

The meeting, which took place on Friday at the Abuja residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, brought together key PDP figures, including former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who read the group’s communique. Also present were former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary Sam Anyanwu, Senator Philip Aduda, and several lawmakers and party leaders from the South East, South South, and North Central regions.

In their joint resolution, the stakeholders welcomed the court’s verdict as a decision that restores legality in the administration of the party. They said the judgment affirmed the supremacy of the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act, INEC guidelines, and the PDP constitution in the management of party affairs.

The group noted that the court’s decision confirmed Chief Dan Orbih as the rightful National Vice Chairman (South South), declaring the appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi invalid. It also upheld the expulsion of Ali Odefa, stating that anyone expelled from the party lacks the authority to act or represent the PDP.

According to the communique, the court also ruled that all communications with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be jointly signed by both the National Chairman and National Secretary, with the Secretary serving as the main signatory to party documents.

They added that no valid national convention can be held unless all constitutional and legal requirements are fulfilled, including compliance with INEC’s electoral guidelines.

The group described the judgment as a step toward restoring accountability and fairness in party administration, adding that it was not an intrusion into the PDP’s internal matters but a patriotic move to ensure INEC fulfills its duty of promoting internal democracy.

The stakeholders pledged full compliance with the court’s decision and reaffirmed their trust in the judiciary. They called for unity among all members, inviting loyal party faithful across the country to join in rebuilding the PDP.

They concluded by urging members to uphold truth, justice, and the rule of law — values they said define the identity and mission of the party.

erned leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the recent Federal High Court judgment that reaffirmed constitutional order and internal discipline within the party.

The meeting, which took place on Friday at the Abuja residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, brought together key PDP figures, including former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who read the group’s communique. Also present were former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary Sam Anyanwu, Senator Philip Aduda, and several lawmakers and party leaders from the South East, South South, and North Central regions.

In their joint resolution, the stakeholders welcomed the court’s verdict as a decision that restores legality in the administration of the party. They said the judgment affirmed the supremacy of the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act, INEC guidelines, and the PDP constitution in the management of party affairs.

The group noted that the court’s decision confirmed Chief Dan Orbih as the rightful National Vice Chairman (South South), declaring the appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi invalid. It also upheld the expulsion of Ali Odefa, stating that anyone expelled from the party lacks the authority to act or represent the PDP.

According to the communique, the court also ruled that all communications with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be jointly signed by both the National Chairman and National Secretary, with the Secretary serving as the main signatory to party documents.

They added that no valid national convention can be held unless all constitutional and legal requirements are fulfilled, including compliance with INEC’s electoral guidelines.

The group described the judgment as a step toward restoring accountability and fairness in party administration, adding that it was not an intrusion into the PDP’s internal matters but a patriotic move to ensure INEC fulfills its duty of promoting internal democracy.

The stakeholders pledged full compliance with the court’s decision and reaffirmed their trust in the judiciary. They called for unity among all members, inviting loyal party faithful across the country to join in rebuilding the PDP.

They concluded by urging members to uphold truth, justice, and the rule of law — values they said define the identity and mission of the party.