Wike-led PDP raises the alarm over plot to halt its national convention in Abuja

• Accuses Turaki of being behind the move

By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike-led National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC), of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm that another faction of the party led by Dr Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, is making efforts to approach courts in Ibadan in a bid to secure an injunction to halt its forthcoming National Convention.

The convention has been scheduled to hold on March 29 and 30, this year in Abuja.

The National Publicity Secretary of the NCWC of the PDP, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed raised the alarm at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja.

According to Mohammed, “We are aware of moves by this group led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN to approach courts in Ibadan in a bid to secure an injunction to halt the forthcoming National Convention.

“This is particularly unfortunate given that the leadership of the party had, in good faith, extended several invitations and opportunities for reconciliation and dialogue.

“Regrettably, these overtures were ignored, as the said faction failed to present itself for meaningful engagement”, he said.

Continuing, he said, “Let it be clearly stated that the position of the courts on the leadership of the PDP remains unequivocal.

“The judgments of The Federal High Court and The Appeal Court have affirmed the legitimacy and authority of the National Caretaker Working Committee as the body duly recognized to steer the affairs of the party at this time.

“These judicial pronouncements are binding and remain in full force.

“We therefore urge all members of our party and the general public to be guided accordingly and disregard any contrary claims or misleading narratives”, he stressed.

The National Publicity Secretary of the NCWC however, said that it was deeply concerning that certain individuals have continued to take steps aimed at undermining the stability and progress of our party.

The PDP, he maintained, remains committed to unity, internal democracy, and the rule of law.

Continuing, Mohammed said, ‘However, we will not allow the collective interest of our party to be derailed by actions that are clearly at variance with these principles.

“In this regard, we respectfully call on the Honourable Chief Judge of The F High Court and The State Chief Judge to take judicial notice of these attempted abuse of court processes and moved to frustrate the legitimate activities of our party.

“We reaffirm our confidence in the judiciary as the last hope of the commo and trust that justice will continue to be served in accordance with the law

“Furthermore, we wish to categorically assure all Nigerians, particularly our members across the country, that the National Convention of our greal scheduled for the 29th and 30th of March 2026, will proceed as planned.

“All necessary arrangements have been concluded, and the party is fully pa to deliver a successful, transparent, and credible convention.

“We therefore urge all members to remain steadfast, law-abiding, and foo we continue to work together in the overall interest of our party.

The PDP remains united, strong, and determined”, he said.