The (PDP) has dismissed its National Legal Adviser, SAN, citing alleged compromise in the party’s legal case to halt its upcoming national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In a letter dated October 13 and addressed to the Deputy Registrar of the , Abuja, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) appointed SAN as its new legal counsel.
The document, signed by (PDP National Chairman) and 13 other NWC members, was filed in court on Thursday and obtained exclusively by DAILY GAZETTE.
Meanwhile, members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) reaffirmed their commitment to holding the convention, stressing that the PDP constitution and internal democratic processes must guide all preparations.
At its 101st NEC meeting in July, the party had resolved to reform and reposition itself through the convention, where 19 new NWC members are expected to be elected.
However, controversy remains high: allies of have voiced dissatisfaction with Damagum’s leadership over issues of zoning in the South‑South, structures in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Plateau States, and the micro‑zoning formula for the convention.
Wike’s camp has even warned that the exercise could collapse unless certain resolutions are revisited.
The legal challenge was initiated by aggrieved members of the party, including (Chairman, PDP Imo State), (Chairman, PDP Abia State), and (Secretary, PDP South‑South Zone). Their suit (No: FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025) seeks to stop the convention slated for November.
At a recent hearing, the court instructed both Ajibade and Uche to file documents claiming who is duly authorised to represent the party. The matter was adjourned to October 20 for further proceedings.
Reacting to the row, Deputy National Youth Leader urged party members to seek reconciliation, saying the convention remains fixed and preparations are ongoing despite internal friction.
“At the end of the day… if you rejoice over the downfall of your fellow member, you haven’t won anything,” he said.
Former National Vice Chairman (South‑West), , described the situation as a test of the party’s direction.
“We are not distracted; we are focused and determined. The convention will hold as planned.”
