The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Alhaji Tanimu Turaki (SAN) will appeal the judgment delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, following the court’s refusal to grant an order of mandamus.
The court held that granting the mandamus would amount to “sitting on appeal” over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction, a decision that the party described as “not unexpected.”
“Notwithstanding this judgment, the Kabiru Turaki–led Peoples Democratic Party, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains legally intact and unshaken, as we await the authoritative pronouncement of the appellate courts.
“We therefore urge our members to remain resolute and committed, as there is absolutely no cause for alarm. The rebirth movement remains firmly on course,” the statement added.
The PDP’s spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, revealed this , on X account on Friday.
He said the Turaki-led PDP faction has asked its legal team to immediately file an appeal and pursue all necessary legal steps to protect its position in the matter.
The party maintained that the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains legally intact and unshaken, adding that it is awaiting the final ruling of the appellate courts, which it believes will uphold its position.
The party told members to remain calm and resolute, saying there is “absolutely no cause for alarm.” The party also reiterated that the rebirth movement remains firmly on course.
