PDP VOWS TO PRESS ON WITH CONVENTION DESPITE COURT VERDICT
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to proceed with its national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, despite a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering it to stop. The party has directed its lawyers to immediately appeal the judgment.
In a statement, PDP National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba expressed disappointment over the judgment, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. The party remains determined to elect new national officers to lead the party for the next four years.
It said: “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 party charged its members, chapter and organs to remain steadfast and focused on preparations towards the holding of the National Convention of the 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,” the party added.
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