Edo Chapter of PDP Denies Holding Convention, Calls Expulsion Claims False

Table of Contents

1. Dismissal of Claims
2. Press Statement
3. Court Judgments
4. Expulsion Certificates
5. Party Integrity
6. Conclusion

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected assertions that a new national chairman was appointed during a convention allegedly held in Ibadan on November 16, 2025.

The chapter labeled the supposed event and the subsequent expulsions as illegal and without merit.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Bob-Manuel Umoru, highlighted that the PDP has not held any legitimate National Convention as mandated by its constitution.

“We have been made aware of a misleading press release circulating in the media, claiming that a new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged from an alleged convention in Ibadan on November 16, 2025, and that certain members, including the Honourable Minister of the FCT, H.E. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, have received expulsion certificates.

“To clarify, for the sake of legality and the integrity of our esteemed party, it must be stated unequivocally:

“No National Convention Has Taken Place by the PDP. Therefore, no individual can legitimately assert that they have emerged as National Chairman or hold any national office from a convention that did not occur. The alleged convention in Ibadan is a fabrication without any basis in reality or party procedures.”

Edo PDP also referenced two existing High Court judgments that prohibit the conduct of any convention pending the resolution of ongoing legal issues.

According to Umoru, “These judgments have not been overturned by any higher court. Any actions taken in defiance of these valid court orders, including the purported handover ceremony and claims of new leadership, are null, void, and without any effect.”

Regarding the expulsion certificates issued to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, H.E. Nyesom Wike, and others, Umoru stated, “The so-called expulsion certificates are a blatant mockery of due process, a childish political farce, and at best, a performance under the moonlight. You cannot expel party members from a convention that never occurred, under a leadership that is not legally recognized, using a process that violates both court orders and the PDP Constitution.”

He further emphasized that the PDP is a party founded on law, order, and democratic discipline.

He noted that efforts to rebuild or reposition the party must respect valid court orders, adhere to constitutional procedures, seek genuine reconciliation, and uphold truth rather than resorting to propaganda or illegitimate power grabs.

Umoru added, “The PDP remains robust and resilient, but it must be safeguarded against individuals attempting to impose illegal leadership structures and unconstitutional sanctions. Those who claim the party ‘will never die’ while undermining its core principles are the true threat to its stability.”

He concluded by urging members of the Edo State Chapter, as well as PDP members nationwide and abroad, to ignore the misinformation.

“No PDP National Convention has occurred. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, is not the National Chairman of the PDP. The alleged expulsions are illegal, void, and unenforceable. The valid High Court orders remain in effect,” he stated.

“We urge all genuine members of the Edo State Chapter of our esteemed party, members across the nation, and those worldwide to kindly disregard this misinformation and remain steadfast in upholding the Constitution and integrity of our great party,” the statement concluded.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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