The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) welcomed a recent Supreme Court ruling as a pivotal step toward resolving the party’s prolonged leadership crisis. In a statement issued on Friday, party spokesperson Prince Dr. Christopher Odianarewo said the judgment nullifies the November 2025 Ibadan National Convention and confirms the suspension of former National Working Committee (NWC) chairman Samuel Anyanwu and several of his allies.
According to the spokesperson, the court’s decision also invalidates any structures, resolutions or actions taken by the disputed factions, including the Abuja Convention held on 29 March 2026. By striking down these parallel bodies, the ruling offers a clear legal basis for the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) to assume interim oversight of the party.
The BoT, led by senior politician Adolphus Wabara, is expected to invoke Section 32(5) of the PDP Constitution – as amended in 2017 – to manage the transition. Odianarewo stressed that the BoT’s involvement is not a power grab but a constitutional measure intended to prevent a leadership vacuum and restore stability.
“The BoT’s intervention represents more than a stop‑gap measure. It is a stabilising force aimed at resetting the party on the path of legality, unity and democratic integrity,” Odianarewo said.
The spokesperson appealed to party members, officials and stakeholders to set aside internal divisions and support the temporary leadership. He noted that the era of competing structures and contradictory directives should now be over. In line with this, the BoT plans to convene an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to facilitate the formation of an Interim National Working Committee.
The interim body is seen as essential for reviving internal democracy and positioning the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. While describing the current turmoil as a defining moment rather than a collapse, Odianarewo highlighted the opportunity it presents for reform, discipline and reconciliation within the party.
“The PDP must rise, not as a fractured entity, but as a united force ready to reclaim its place in Nigeria’s democratic landscape,” he concluded.
The Supreme Court’s judgment and the subsequent BoT intervention mark a significant development in Nigeria’s opposition politics, with the PDP aiming to re‑establish a cohesive structure that can offer voters a credible alternative in forthcoming elections. The forthcoming NEC meeting and the establishment of an interim NWC will determine the party’s next steps toward internal consolidation and electoral preparedness.
