Court Of Appeal Reaffirms PDP Leadership, Upholds Dismissal Of Purported BOTs

PRESS RELEASE<br>NOVEMBER 4, 2026<br><br>COURT OF APPEAL REAFFIRMS PDP LEADERSHIP, UPHOLDS DISMISSAL OF PURPORTED BoT’S SUIT. <br><br>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) welcomes the unanimous judgment of the Court of Appeal today, affirming the earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which dismissed the suit instituted by the purported Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, alongside Professor Jerry Gana, Babangida Muazu Aliyu, Maryam Inna Ciroma and others Operating under the ILLEGAL Interim National Working Committee headed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN. <br><br>In a clear, unanimous , unambiguous affirmation of the decision of the lower court, the Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of the Appeal and further awarded additional costs against the appellants.<br><br>This judgment is a major victory for the PDP, the rule of law and the supremacy of the party’s Constitution. It has further strengthened and affirmed the legitimacy and leadership of the National Working Committee of the PDP headed by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Chairman, and Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, National Secretary, as the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party.<br><br>The unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal should put to rest any perceived lingering doubts regarding the legitimacy of the party’s recognised leadership and serve as a clear message that the affairs of the PDP must be conducted in accordance with its Constitution, established procedures and the rule of law.<br><br>The party calls on all its members, leaders and stakeholders to respect the judicial pronouncement, close ranks and channel their energies towards rebuilding the party, strengthening internal cohesion and preparing for the political tasks ahead.<br><br>At this critical moment, the PDP must rise above unnecessary distractions, factional interests and divisive tendencies. Our collective responsibility is to protect the party, restore its unity and reposition it as a credible alternative for Nigerians.<br><br>Today’s judgment is not merely a legal victory; it is a victory for constitutional order, legitimate leadership and the unity of our great party.<br><br>The PDP is moving forward, stronger and more united.<br><br>Congratulations!!!<br><br>Signed:<br><br>Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed<br>National Publicity Secretary<br>Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)