In Abuja, the Federal High Court denied a request from a member of the Peoples Democratic Party to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from implementing his removal as the party’s national secretary. The court instructed the member to inform the defendants and scheduled a hearing on the matter. The court declined to grant immediate relief through an ex parte application, emphasizing the need to hear from all parties involved.
Meanwhile, the Cross River State chapter of the PDP called for peaceful resolutions to internal conflicts among party leaders and advocated for party reorganization in preparation for future elections. The chapter supported the governors from the zone to strengthen and restructure the party. They endorsed decisions made by the South-South governors of the party and reiterated their commitment to following the party’s constitution and operational guidelines. The chapter called for unity among party leaders to ensure success in the upcoming zonal congresses and 2027 elections.