Orbih hails court judgement nullifying Ibadan PDP Convention
…..Insists rule of law supreme in democracy, urges Turaki group to join legit leadership
Chief Dan Osi Orbih, National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday hailed the Federal High Court in Ibadan for nullifying the party’s controversial National Convention held on November 15-16, 2025.
In a statement issued Friday by Prince Etim Isong, Zonal Publicity Secretary, PDP South-South Zone, Describing the judgment as a triumph for democracy and justice, Chief Orbih said it reinforces the supremacy of the rule of law, adding that no individual or group is above the law in a democracy.
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“The ruling reaffirms that political parties must operate within the law, their constitutions, and internal democratic processes,” he stated.
Chief Orbih warned that the verdict serves as a wake-up call to PDP stakeholders to respect legal processes and uphold democratic values.
He stressed that the party’s survival hinges on adherence to the rule of law, unity, and commitment to democratic ideals, declaring: “There is no alternative to the rule of law in a democracy. Any process ignoring due process cannot endure.”
The PDP chieftain urged the Turaki-led group and supporters to accept the court’s decision and align with the Mohammed Abdulrahman-led Caretaker Committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, the only legitimate leadership affirmed by the court pending a lawful convention.
He said this path alone would restore stability, unity, and credibility to the PDP ahead of future elections, calling on all to prioritise party interests over personal ambitions.
