The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will proceed with preparations for its national convention, scheduled for November, despite a recent court ruling. The Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize the outcome of the convention.

According to Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the judgment will not hinder the PDP’s plans. Ologunagba described the court’s decision as an attack on Nigeria’s democratic process, but emphasized that the party remains empowered to continue with the convention. The event is expected to see the election of new national officers, who will oversee the party’s affairs for the next four years.

The court ruling was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, who was hearing a suit that challenged the legitimacy of the convention. The judgment has significant implications for the PDP, as it could potentially impact the party’s ability to participate in future elections. However, the PDP has indicated that it will press ahead with the convention, which is a crucial step in the party’s internal democratic process.

The development comes as Nigeria prepares for the 2025 general elections, with various political parties gearing up for the polls. The PDP is one of the country’s main opposition parties, and its national convention is seen as a key milestone in its preparations for the elections. Despite the court ruling, the party appears determined to proceed with the convention, which is expected to take place in November.

The PDP’s decision to proceed with the convention notwithstanding the court ruling has sparked interest in the country’s political circles. The party’s ability to navigate the current legal challenge and successfully hold its national convention will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape. As the country moves closer to the 2025 elections, the PDP’s actions will be under scrutiny, and the outcome of the convention is likely to be a major talking point in Nigerian politics.