Ruling
The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for upholding the party’s position on its national secretary.
Background
The acting state chairman, Hassan Daudawa, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Wednesday. Daudawa said the judgment “has encouraged party followers at all levels and strengthened confidence in the PDP’s internal processes”.
Court Decision
NAN reports that the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by Samuel Anyanwu over the PDP national secretary position. Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the suit after Anyanwu’s counsel disclosed that the plaintiff’s tenure expired in December 2025. Those sued included the PDP, INEC, Umar Damagun, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, Ali Odela and Setonji Koshoedo.
Reaction
Daudawa said: “We rejoice because this development strengthens our internal administrative mechanisms and enables the party to sponsor candidates for the 2027 elections.” He added that all party organs, including the NWC, NEC, Board of Trustees and national delegates, “remain valid and functional”. Daudawa congratulated the PDP national headquarters and reaffirmed loyalty to the leadership of Kabiru Turaki, describing it as “the authentic party leadership”.
Conclusion
The court’s decision has brought relief to the PDP, allowing the party to move forward with its internal processes and preparations for the 2027 elections. The ruling has also strengthened the confidence of party followers and validated the party’s administrative mechanisms.
FAQs
- What was the court’s decision on the PDP national secretary position?
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by Samuel Anyanwu over the PDP national secretary position. - Who was sued in the case?
Those sued included the PDP, INEC, Umar Damagun, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, Ali Odela and Setonji Koshoedo. - What was the reaction of the PDP to the court’s decision?
The PDP commended the court’s decision, stating that it has strengthened the party’s internal processes and enabled the party to sponsor candidates for the 2027 elections.
