The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to appeal a recent judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, which declined to grant an order of mandamus.
The court ruled that granting the mandamus would amount to “sitting on appeal” over judgments of courts with coordinate jurisdiction. The PDP faction described this decision as “not unexpected.”
In a statement shared by the PDP’s national publicity secretary, Ini Ememobong, on X on Friday, the Turaki-led faction confirmed it had instructed its legal team to immediately file an appeal and take all necessary steps to protect its position.
Despite this setback, the party stressed that the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains “legally intact and unshaken.”
The faction is now awaiting the final decision from the appellate courts, which it believes will validate its position.
The statement urged party members to remain calm and assured them that there is “absolutely no cause for alarm.” It further emphasized that the rebirth movement is progressing firmly.
This development comes amid ongoing leadership disputes within the PDP, with both factions seeking legal validation of their legitimacy.
As the case moves to the appellate court, members and supporters of the party are closely monitoring the proceedings, hoping for a ruling that could significantly impact the PDP’s future political strategies.
“Notwithstanding this judgment, the Kabiru Turaki–led Peoples Democratic Party, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains legally intact and unshaken, as we await the authoritative pronouncement of the appellate courts. W
“We therefore urge our members to remain resolute and committed, as there is absolutely no cause for alarm. The rebirth movement remains firmly on course,” the statement concluded.
