Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria

PRESS STATEMENT

COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT INVALIDATES RECOGNITION GIVEN TO ILLEGAL PDP CARETAKER COMMITTEE

Our lawyers have informed us that earlier today, the Court of Appeal held that there were no longer any live issues in the appeal since the main issue relates to the national convention, which the Supreme Court has nullified.

The court also held, inter alia, that the part of the judgment recognising the Caretaker Committee was not an issue before the court and therefore ought not to have been made in the first place. On this score, the court said that the right decision would have been to order a retrial, but in the circumstance where the main issue has become academic, a retrial will serve no useful purpose.

Furthermore, the Court also affirmed the suspension of A.K. Ajibade (and by extension Sam Anyanwu and co.) and held that he had no power to act on behalf of the Party.

This judgment of the Court of Appeal nullifies the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan. The Independent National Electoral Commission, which used the FHC judgment as its basis for recognising the illegal Caretaker Committee, is expected to immediately derecognise them and now recognise the duly constituted Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

Signed:

Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
Interim National Working Committee
Peoples Democratic Party
03062026

PRESS STATEMENT

2027 PRESIDENCY: KEYAMO HAS NO MORAL AUTHORITY TO ADVISE JONATHAN.

The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party has been drawn to the recent comments by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, concerning the Party's affirmation of President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

Ordinarily, the PDP would not have dignified such comments with a response. However, the desperation and anxiety that have increasingly characterised reactions from the ruling APC to the growing national clamour for President Jonathan's return to leadership make it necessary to set the record straight.

It is rather ironic that Festus Keyamo, a man who built his public profile through relentless criticism of governments and public office holders, now seeks to deny others the very democratic space he once occupied with such enthusiasm. Nigerians remember the Keyamo who challenged those in power, spoke against perceived injustices, and approached the courts in defence of democratic principles. It is therefore surprising that he now appears very comfortable with the administration's asphyxiation of the political space against the opposition, while at the same time being totally uncomfortable with citizens and political parties exercising their democratic rights.

Instead of concerning himself with the internal affairs of the PDP, the Minister would do well to devote his energy to addressing the numerous challenges confronting the aviation sector and the wider administration of which he is a part. Nigerians are far more interested in solutions to the worsening economic hardship, persistent insecurity, declining purchasing power, and the growing insecurity across the country than in unsolicited political advice directed at President Jonathan. A minister who could not effectively implement a simple cashless policy is not the best person to offer advice to a former President.

Under the APC administration, Nigerians have witnessed unprecedented economic difficulties, repeated collapse of critical infrastructure, rising unemployment, and corruption scandals that continue to raise serious concerns about transparency and accountability in government. These are the issues deserving of the Minister's commentary and advise to the incumbent president.

The obvious nervousness that has greeted President Jonathan's candidacy is understandable, because Nigerians have not forgotten that under his administration, the country enjoyed political stability, sustained economic growth, increased foreign investor confidence, and a more inclusive national atmosphere.
It is therefore not surprising that many citizens are prevailing on him to return to power to offer stability, national healing and more importantly to reduce the political temperature of the country.

We can assure Keyamo and the APC that no amount of intimidation, blackmail, or scaremongering can prevent Nigerians from freely expressing their political preferences or supporting leaders they believe can help reposition the country. Democracy guarantees citizens the right to make such choices without interference from those who presently occupy public office.

As the nation approaches another critical electoral cycle, Nigerians are increasingly focused on the need for competent, unifying, and selfless leadership that places national interest above personal ambition and prioritises the stability and progress of the country over partisan calculations.

If Festus Keyamo truly wishes to offer advice, he should begin by advising the APC-led administration to address the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians. Until then, his attempts to lecture others on governance and political judgment will continue to ring hollow.

Finally, if any political party has exemplified cluelessness in public administration, it has been the APC-led federal government since 2015. So if Keyamo is attempting to point a finger of cluelessness, he should look at the four pointing back at him.

Comrade Ini Ememobong mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
Interim National Working Committee
02062026

Yesterday, the National Chairman of the Interim National Working Committee, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, led the party’s delegation to celebrate the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, on the occasion of his 78th birthday.

Turaki, SAN, conveyed the felicitations of the leadership and members of the party to the BoT Chairman, describing him as a steadfast, firm, honest, and trustworthy leader whose commitment to the party remains exemplary.

Members of the delegation included the National Secretary, H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja; National Organising Secretary, Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan; National Auditor, Wale Aribisala; National Woman Leader, Chinenyenwa Ogbu; Deputy National Secretary, Richard Ihediwa; and National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.

This milestone honours a life
marked by service, dignity, and firm commitment to
democratic values. Your leadership and contributions to national unity and party stability remain a guide for many.

As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, your counsel has been a steady force, offering wisdom and
direction through period of challenges. Your legacy rests on
sacrifice, loyalty, and belief in democracy.

We pray for continued strength,
good health, and lasting peace, with greater fulfilment in the years ahead.

The PDP remains focused on set goals, even as agents of the ruling party become more desperate with their sinister agenda.

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