The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken over the party’s national leadership following the Supreme Court ruling that nullified key structures.
BoT moves to prevent leadership vacuum
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara, the body said its intervention was necessary to stabilise the party and avoid a vacuum.
The trustees said the court’s decision invalidated the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025.
Court ruling dissolves party structures
According to the BoT, the judgment nullified the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and upheld the suspension of key officials, including Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature, and Kamaldeen Ajibade.
It added that all decisions taken by the affected leadership, including the appointment of an acting national chairman and the formation of a caretaker committee, are now void.
BoT assumes control of party affairs
Following the ruling, the trustees declared that both the Turaki-led and Abdulrahman Mohammed-led structures stand dissolved.
“The BoT hereby immediately assumes responsibility of the national working leadership of the PDP,” the statement said.
The body described the move as a constitutional step to restore order and reposition the party.
Emergency NEC meeting planned
The BoT also announced plans to convene an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to appoint an interim National Working Committee.
The interim leadership is expected to manage party affairs and prepare for the 2027 general elections in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
Party staff have been directed to resume duties at the national secretariat under BoT supervision pending the emergence of a new leadership structure.
Call for unity among members
The trustees commended party stakeholders, including Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde, for their roles during the crisis.
They urged members to set aside differences and work together to rebuild the party.
“The PDP has suffered enough,” the statement added, calling for reconciliation and collective action.