Several members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have endorsed the recent court verdict that invalidated the party’s congresses in Rivers State.
During a visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night, the NWC members expressed their full support for him and later held a closed-door meeting.
According to reports, the PDP’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, clarified that the NWC has not yet convened to deliberate on the court ruling affecting the Rivers State party executives. This statement contradicts earlier claims by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
Speaking after the meeting, the National Treasurer, Ahmed Mohammed, reaffirmed Fubara’s leadership in Rivers State, stating that their visit was part of efforts to realign the party and strategize for a successful comeback in the 2027 elections.
Mohammed emphasized the NWC’s commitment to fostering unity, stability, and effective repositioning within the state.
He also expressed support for Ude Okoye, recently reinstated as the party’s National Secretary by the Court of Appeal, urging party stakeholders and governors to rally behind him for the PDP’s progress. The visit followed a recent meeting between PDP Youth leaders from across the country and Governor Fubara, aimed at addressing internal party issues and reaffirming his leadership in the state.
The court ruling that nullified the Ward, Local, and State congresses—previously won by allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike—has sparked controversy within the party.
These congresses, conducted last year, were plagued by conflicting judicial orders, with a State High Court halting the process while a Federal High Court permitted it.
Following the nullification, an interim committee was established to oversee the party’s leadership in Rivers State.
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