…hail judiciary for doing the right thing
… say we restate our unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, justice, equity, and inclusivity
By Emmanuel Agaji
Arising from a meeting held in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Friday night, eminent leaders and critical stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP resolved to abide by the court’s decision on the party’s scheduled convention. 
Naijablitznews had earlier reported on Monday on Court verdict halting the opposition party’s scheduled convention.
Based on this development, critical stakeholders and eminent leaders of the major opposition party in Nigeria held a meeting and issued a communique which clearly stated that they’re standing by the decision of the court and other observations.
Hear them:
‘We, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Abuja to review the landmark judgment delivered today, October 31, 2025, by the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirming the supremacy of the Party’s Constitution and the rule of law, hereby express our profound appreciation for this judicial intervention that restores order, legality, and confidence in the PDP as a law-abiding institution.
“We restate our unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, justice, equity, and inclusivity – the founding pillars of our great Party — and commend the Judiciary for its courage in upholding truth over impunity.
Our Observations
1. that today’s judgment(Friday ) has reaffirmed the supremacy of the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution and clarified the lawful roles and boundaries of the party officers in the management of its affairs.
2. That the judgment conclusively affirmed that Chief Dan Osi Orbih remains the authentic National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the PDP, and the purported appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi is null and void.
3. That by affirming the expulsion of Ali Odefa, the Court has restored integrity and discipline in the administration of the Party, while emphasizing that persons expelled from the Party have no locus standi to act or litigate on its behalf.
4. That the court further reaffirm that all external correspondences to
INEC must be jointly signed by the National Chairman and the National Secretary, while the National Secretary remains the principal signatory to all official correspondences of the Party.
5. The court further emphasized that no valid national convention of the party can hold until all due processes as stipulated by the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution are fully complied with.
6. That this judgment further establishes that the plaintiffs’ action was not an interference in the party’s internal affairs but a patriotic efforts to ensure that INEC performs its constitutional duties in enthroning internal democracy in political party administration in Nigeri
Read full communique below:
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE MEETING OF EMINENT LEADERS AND CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) FOLLOWING THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT JUDGMENT OF OCTOBER 31, 2025, ON THE RESTORATION OF LEGAL ORDER IN THE PARTY
Preamble
We, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Abuja to review the landmark judgment delivered today, October 31, 2025, by the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirming the supremacy of the Party’s Constitution and the rule of law, hereby express our profound appreciation for this judicial intervention that restores order, legality, and confidence in the PDP as a law-abiding institution.
We restate our unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, justice, equity, and inclusivity – the founding pillars of our great Party — and commend the Judiciary for its courage in upholding truth over impunity.
Our Observations
1. that today’s judgment has reaffirmed the supremacy of the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution and clarified the lawful roles and boundaries of the party officers in the management of its affairs.
2. That the judgment conclusively affirmed that Chief Dan Osi Orbih remains the authentic National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the PDP, and the purported appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi is null and void.
3. That by affirming the expulsion of Ali Odefa, the Court has restored integrity and discipline in the administration of the Party, while emphasizing that persons expelled from the Party have no locus standi to act or litigate on its behalf.
4. That the court further reaffirm that all external correspondences to
INEC must be jointly signed by the National Chairman and the National Secretary, while the National Secretary remains the principal signatory to all official correspondences of the Party.
5. The court further emphasized that no valid national convention of the party can hold until all due processes as stipulated by the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution are fully complied with.
6. That this judgment further establishes that the plaintiffs’ action was not an interference in the party’s internal affairs but a patriotic efforts to ensure that INEC performs its constitutional duties in enthroning internal democracy in political party administration in Nigeria.
Our Resolutions
1. We resolve to abide by the judgment of the court in its entirety
2. We commend and affirm our faith in the judiciary.
As loyal and committed party leaders, our doors are open to reconciliation, inclusion, and collective rebuilding. We invite all genuine members of goodwill, across the country, to join hands with us in restoring our great Party to its founding ideals.
4. We call on all faithful members and leaders to stand for truth,
justice, and the rule of law – the very values that define our great Party and its promise to Nigerians.
LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA LONG LIVE THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY
