The Court of Appeal, sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday, has adjourned indefinitely the contentious case. It involves the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its disputed Ibadan elective convention proceedings.
This indefinite adjournment leaves the PDP’s internal elective processes in limbo.
Stakeholders await further directives as the legal battle over the convention’s legitimacy continues unresolved.
Appellate Court Grants PDP Parties Leave for Amicable Dispute Resolution
The appellate court also granted the parties leave to resolve the dispute amicably outside the courtroom.
During the proceedings, the panel of justices strongly advised all parties involved.
They urged exploring peaceful settlement options for the ongoing PDP convention dispute.
This recommendation aims to foster dialogue and avoid prolonged litigation.
Stakeholders are now encouraged to pursue amicable resolutions swiftly and effectively.
Court Rules: Parties Free to Return if Amicable PDP Resolution Fails
The justices also urged counsel representing the parties to provide proper guidance to their clients in order to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the dispute.
In addition, the court cautioned lawyers to be mindful of time constraints.
This is particularly in view of INEC’s recently released electoral timetable.
The warning emphasizes urgency amid tight deadlines for party conventions.
Legal teams must now prioritize efficiency to align with national election schedules.
Abuja Appeal Court Recalls Invalidating PDP’s Ibadan Elective Convention
The convention had produced Kabiru Turaki (SAN) as the National Chairman of the party.
Delivering a unanimous judgment on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the appeal filed by the PDP lacked merit.
The panel resolved the four key issues raised for determination against the PDP.
Appeal Court Affirms Justice Omotosho’s October 31 Federal High Court Ruling
They affirmed Justice James Omotosho’s October 31 ruling from Federal High Court.
This decision from the Federal High Court of Nigeria stands upheld.
It reinforces the lower court’s position on the party’s convention disputes.
The lower court granted all reliefs sought by the plaintiffs in the suit.
This included key orders against the PDP’s planned elective convention proceedings.
Among them, it restrained INEC from recognizing any outcome of that convention.
The ruling effectively halts official validation of the disputed event.
