ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has halted all plans for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, by reaffirming a restraining order on all parties involved.
Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, on Thursday, warned that the order to maintain the status quo remains in full effect and that any attempt to undermine the court’s authority would result in sanctions. The ruling came in response to a suit filed by three aggrieved PDP members seeking to stop the convention.
“The law is that once a suit has been filed and parties have been served, no further step should be taken concerning the subject matter,” Justice Omotosho stated firmly. “Where any party violates this principle, the court has the power to issue consequential orders nullifying such acts.”
The plaintiffs—Austin Nwachukwu, Amah Abraham Nnanna, and Turnah George—contend that the PDP failed to conduct the mandatory congresses required to elect delegates for the convention, thereby rendering the planned event invalid. Their suit targets the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP, and several top party officials, including National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
The court has scheduled a definite hearing for the case on Monday, October 20, and the judge has assured all parties that a final judgment will be delivered before the end of October.
Justice Omotosho also directed the PDP’s legal representatives, Chief Chris Uche (SAN) and Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), to file formal papers to clarify who officially represents the party in the ongoing legal dispute.
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