By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
A Federal High Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has dissolved the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under Kabiru Tanimu Turaki.
The court, presided over by Justice Uche Agomoh, also voided a major congress the party planned to hold.
Furthermore, the court recognized the caretaker leadership faction led by Mohammed Abdulrahman as the party’s legitimate leadership. This faction is reported to enjoy the support of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, pending the conduct of a proper party congress.
However, the Tanimu Turaki faction has vowed to appeal the judgment.
“We have contacted our lawyers to explore all legitimate avenues to appeal and protect our position,” said Ini Ememobong, the publicity secretary for the faction’s executive committee.
He added that despite the court’s ruling, the Turaki-led leadership remains valid in their view.
