Sign in Subscribe
Political parties

PDP Convention Suspended: Senior Advocate Writes to Party Chairman

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been asked to suspend its planned convention, scheduled for October 30 and 31, following an appeal filed by suspended National Chairman, Chief Uche Secondus, at the Court of Appeal. Secondus, through his lawyer, Mr. Tayo Oyetiba, is seeking to quash his suspension and has applied for an injunction to restrain the PDP from holding the convention until the appeal is determined. The appeal was filed on September 10, 2021, in response to a restraining order issued by a High Court of Rivers State on August 22, 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has been served with an application seeking to restrain the party from holding its National Convention pending the determination of Secondus' appeal at the Court of Appeal.
  • Secondus' lawyer, Mr. Tayo Oyetiba, has stated that the PDP would be embarking on a "collision course with the court" if it proceeds to hold the convention before the appeal is heard.
  • Oyetiba warned that the party would face the full weight of the law if it goes ahead to hold the convention, and any decision, action, or step taken at such a convention would be nullified.
  • The PDP was restrained from performing its functions by a High Court of Rivers State on September 10, 2021, following an application by Mr. lbeawuchi Alex and four others.
  • Secondus is seeking to quash his suspension and maintain "status quo ante as at August 22, 2021, when appellant/applicant was occupying the office of National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party."
  • The application for an injunction was served on the respondents, including the PDP and its officers, who continue to prepare for the convention despite being notified.

Statistics:

  • 1/PDP has been restrained from performing its functions by a High Court of Rivers State on September 10, 2021.
  • 2/The restraining order was issued in suit number: PHC/2183/CD/2021.
  • 3/Secondus filed an appeal, CA/PH/341/2021, on September 10, 2021.
  • 4/The PDP has been served with an application seeking to restrain the party from holding its National Convention.
  • 5/The Court of Appeal has yet to determine Secondus' appeal.

Sources:

  • Nigerias, "PDP Convention Suspended: Senior Advocate Writes to Party Chairman".
  • Nigeria Law Journal, "Application for Injunction Seeking to Restrict the Holding of PDP National Convention Pending the Hearing and Final Determination of Secondus' Appeal".

Read more