From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, said it has accepted the judgment of the Rivers State High Court that sacked its executives in the state.
A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the National Working Committee (NWC) has affirmed the executive led by Nname Robinson Ewor to pilot the affairs of the party in Rivers State, in line with its Constitution.
Supporters of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and loyalists of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have been at loggerhead over control of party structure.
Fubara and his supporters had stayed away from the PDP congresses held in the state, last year. However, a Rivers State High Court, earlier in the week, nullified the wards, local government areas and state congresses.
The PDP commended party members for their steadfast and solicited support for the Ewor-led leadership.
The statement read in part: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges receipt, considered and hereby accepts the judgment of the Rivers State High Court which in Suit No. PHC/2301/CS/2024 nullified the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses of our Party in Rivers State conducted on July 27, August 10 and August 31, 2024 respectively.
“Consequently, in line with the judgement of the Court delivered on Monday, January 13, 2025, the NWC affirms the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led Rivers State Executive to henceforth pilot the affairs of the PDP Rivers State Chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).
“The NWC commends the decision of the court which reaffirms the famed position of the PDP as the bastion of transparency in the due process of internal democracy and strict adherence to the Rule of Law and Party Guidelines in the conduct of Congresses and other activities.
“The NWC calls on all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Rivers State and the nation to work with the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led Rivers State Executive to ensure the unity, stability, growth and continuous success of the PDP in Rivers State.
“The NWC charges the Ewor-led Rivers State Executive to work hard to further unite the Party in the State so that the people of Rivers State can continue to enjoy the massive dividends of democracy as being delivered by our performing governor, Sir. Siminalayi Fubara, in line with the manifesto and policy thrust of the PDP.”
