The newly reconstituted Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has directed all organs and officials of the party to adhere to the Abuja Federal High Court judgment of October 31, 2025.
The Justice James Omotosho-led court had halted the planned national convention for Ibadan, Oyo State, as such the new BoT has asked members to ensure full compliance with the judgement.
This was part of the resolutions reached during the inauguration of the board and was contained in a communique signed by its Chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa and Secretary Isah Dansidi on Friday.
The Board commended the Judiciary for its courage and professionalism in upholding the supremacy of the Constitution, the Electoral Act, the INEC guidelines, and the PDP constitution, which it claimed remained the guiding instruments of its internal democracy.
The communique reads: “The newly constituted Board of Trustees, BoT, at its inauqural and emergency meeting held today, Friday, November 8, 2025, in Abuja, deliberated extensively on the recent developments within the Party, particularly the implications of the landmark judgment of the Federal High Court and the forthcoming National Convention, and resolved as follows:
“The BoT reaffirms that the PDP remains one indivisible, united, and democratic family firmly committed to the ideals of Justice, Equity, and Progress the founding ethos of our great Party.
“The BoT recognizes the authority of all legally constituted organs of the Party and reiterates its confidence in the ongoing efforts to restore internal order, discipline, and constitutional adherence in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on October 31, 2025.
“The BoT directs all organs and officers of the Party to ensure full and immediate compliance with the said judgment. The Board commends the Judiciary for its courage and professionalism in upholding the supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, the INEC Guidelines, and the PDP Constitution, which remain the guiding instruments of our internal democracy.
“The BoT affirms its support for the conduct of a credible, transparent, and inclusive National Convention, provided all pre-convention processes strictly adhere to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, the INEC Guidelines, the Party’s Constitution, and the judicial pronouncement of the Federal High Court on October 31, 2025.
“The BoT emphasizes that no process or organ of the Party should act in contempt of court or outside constitutional provisions, as such actions would render subsequent outcomes null and void.
“Furthermore, the BoT reaffirms that the judgment of the Federal High Court remains superior and weightier in law than the interim order of the Oyo State High Court. In view of the fact that the Federal High Court judgment has been
appealed, prudence and respect for judicial processes demand that the proposed National Convention be postponed until the Court of Appeal delivers its decision.
“In recognition of its statutory role, the newly reconstituted BoT pledges to serve ensuring that as the conscience and stabilizing moral compass of the Party fairness, justice, and internal harnmony quide all actions of the leadership at
every level.
“The BoT shall actively mediate among stakeholders, promote inclusivity, and prevent divisive tendencies that threaten party cohesion.
“The Board of Trustees calls on all leaders, members, and supporters of the PDP across Nigeria and in the diaspora to close ranks, uphold constitutionalism, and work collectively toward a successful National Convention that will further consolidate the unity and credibility of the Party.
“The BoT pledges to continuously uphold its sacred responsibility as the conscience of the PDP; speaking truth with fairness, guiding with integrity, and ensuring that our great Party remains a beacon of democracy and hope for the nation.”
