Court Ruling Vindicates PDP Constitution, Suspensions Of Anyanwu, Bature – Edo PDP

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which affirmed the suspension of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, and others by the National Working Committee of the party.

The party described the ruling as a major validation of internal discipline, constitutional order and party supremacy within the PDP.

In a statement signed by the Edo State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, and made available to journalists on Monday, the party said the judgment went beyond a routine legal decision and instead reinforced the authority of the party’s constitution and leadership structures.

According to the statement, “This judgment is not merely a procedural affirmation of an internal disciplinary action. It is a profound vindication of party supremacy, institutional discipline and the rule of law within the PDP.”

The Edo PDP noted that by upholding the authority of the National Working Committee to enforce the provisions of the party’s constitution, the Court of Appeal had sent a strong message that no individual is above the constitutional framework of the party.

Naija News reports that the statement added that the ruling confirmed what loyal members of the party had consistently maintained regarding internal discipline and adherence to constitutional processes.

“By upholding the authority of the National Working Committee to enforce the provisions of the PDP Constitution, the Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that no individual, no matter how highly placed, can operate above the constitutional framework of the party,” the statement read.

The party also alleged that some individuals had, in recent months, attempted to weaken the PDP from within while hiding behind judicial processes.

Osa-Ogbegie said their alleged aim was to create confusion within the party and undermine legitimate leadership structures.

He said, “Over the past months, certain individuals sought to weaken the party from within while simultaneously attempting to hide behind the judicial process.

“Their strategy was simple: destabilise the party internally, frustrate legitimate leadership structures and create confusion capable of benefiting external political interests.

“Today, that strategy has collapsed under the weight of judicial clarity.”

The Edo PDP congratulated the National Working Committee, the National Chairman, state chairmen and millions of party members across the country for remaining loyal and patient throughout the legal battle.

“We congratulate the National Working Committee, the National Chairman, state chairmen, and the millions of faithful PDP members whose loyalty, discipline and patience have now been vindicated by the courts,” the statement said.

The party warned individuals it described as political opportunists and disguised saboteurs against attempting to undermine the party from within.

According to the statement, the ruling signals the end of impunity within the party.

“This ruling is also a warning to political opportunists and disguised saboteurs who believe they can weaken the PDP from within while pretending to act in its interest.

“The era of impunity within the party is over. Discipline, constitutional order and collective responsibility must remain the guiding principles of our great party,” it added.

PDP Positions Itself As Alternative

The Edo PDP also said the judgment comes at a critical moment in Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing that the country needs a strong opposition to address the challenges facing citizens.

The party criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the country’s economic and security situation.

It said, “More importantly, this judgment strengthens the PDP at a critical moment in Nigeria’s political history when the country desperately needs a strong, organised and principled opposition to rescue our democracy from the incompetence, economic hardship and governance failures that have characterised the APC administration at the federal level.

“While the APC continues to preside over unprecedented inflation, insecurity, collapsing purchasing power and national frustration, the PDP is steadily putting its house in order to offer Nigerians a credible alternative.”

The party urged members nationwide to remain united and committed to rebuilding the PDP as a formidable political platform.

It emphasised that the future of the party lies in disciplined institutions rather than personal ambitions.

“The message from the Court of Appeal is therefore clear: institutions matter, constitutions matter and discipline matters.

“The PDP will continue to defend its constitutional processes, protect its internal democracy and strengthen its structures in preparation for the enormous responsibility of rescuing Nigeria from the disastrous experiment that the APC government has become.

“We urge all genuine members of the party to remain united, vigilant and committed to the collective rebuilding of the PDP as the most viable political platform for the restoration of competent and people-centred governance in Nigeria.

“The future belongs to disciplined institutions, not to individuals who mistake personal ambition for party leadership.

“The PDP will endure. The PDP will rebuild. And ultimately, the PDP will lead Nigeria again,” the statement concluded.