Court Rejects PDP Governors’ Faction’s Request for NEC Meeting

A Federal High Court in Zamfara denies an ex-parte order by the PDP Governors’ faction led by Bala Mohammed to convene a National Executive Council meeting

A Federal High Court in Zamfara has denied an ex-parte request filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to convene the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. The faction, backed by PDP Governors’ Chairman Bala Mohammed, approached the court amidst growing internal party tensions.

The court, presided over by Justice Salim Ibrahim, ruled against granting the order, citing the need for further deliberation on the case. As the court declines the request by the PDP governors’ faction for an NEC meeting, it also adjourned the matter for further hearing on October 25, 2024.

This decision comes as the PDP continues to grapple with internal leadership struggles, with various factions attempting to assert control. The court’s refusal to issue an immediate order highlights the complexity of the situation, with no resolution in sight as the PDP governors’ group seeks a path forward.

As the court declines the request by the PDP governors’ faction for an NEC meeting, all parties involved await the next hearing, which could shape the future course of leadership within the party.