The Imo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the dissolution of its state leadership announced at the party’s recent National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a press statement, party spokesperson Lancelot Obiaku declared the convention illegal because it ignored a Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho on 31 October 2025. That judgment ordered the party to postpone the convention until it complied with its constitution.
The Imo PDP urged members and supporters to disregard the report, describing it as a “wishful thought” with no basis in reality. It asserted that the national convention held on 15 and 16 November was not a legitimate gathering but merely a “Committee of Friends for a tea party” that attempted to exercise authority without proper delegates from several states. The party noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to monitor or validate the convention, citing the court judgments as the reason, thereby reinforcing that the convention’s actions are null and void.
The Imo chapter expressed confidence in its current leadership—Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and State Chairman Austin Nwachukwu—and reiterated its commitment to discipline and constitutional order. It pledged to support only actions that promote due process, internal democracy, and respect for the rule of law.
The rejection of the national convention’s outcome marks a significant development in the ongoing power struggle within the PDP. As the situation unfolds, the Imo PDP has called on its members to remain focused and unshaken despite attempts to create confusion and distraction. The party’s stance is likely to affect the PDP’s national leadership and its preparations for future elections.
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