Party Faithfuls Jubilant As Court Dismisses Purported BoT Suit By Turaki,Wabara Others.
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday delivered a unanimous judgment affirming the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which dismissed the suit instituted by the purported Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, alongside Professor Jerry Gana, Babangida Muazu Aliyu, Maryam Inna Ciroma and others operating under the illegal Interim National Working Committee headed by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.
In a clear and unambiguous affirmation of the lower court's decision, the appellate court upheld the dismissal of the appeal and further awarded additional costs against the appellants.
Reacting to the judgment, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, described it as a major victory for the PDP, the rule of law and the supremacy of the party's Constitution.
According to him, the judgment has further strengthened and affirmed the legitimacy and leadership of the National Working Committee headed by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Chairman, and Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, National Secretary, as the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He stated that the unanimous decision should put to rest any perceived lingering doubts regarding the legitimacy of the party's recognised leadership, and serve as a clear message that the affairs of the PDP must be conducted in accordance with its Constitution, established procedures and the rule of law.
The party called on all its members, leaders and stakeholders to respect the judicial pronouncement, close ranks and channel their energies towards rebuilding the party, strengthening internal cohesion and preparing for the political tasks ahead.
"At this critical moment, the PDP must rise above unnecessary distractions, factional interests and divisive tendencies. Our collective responsibility is to protect the party, restore its unity and reposition it as a credible alternative for Nigerians," Mohammed said.
He added that Tuesday's judgment is not merely a legal victory, but a victory for constitutional order, legitimate leadership and the unity of the great party.
"The PDP is moving forward, stronger and more united," he said.
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