2027 Polls: Appeal Court declines to recognise Wabara-led PDP BoT
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The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, said it found no reason to disturb the July 17 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed the case filed by the Wabara-led BoT of the party. By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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✦While opposing the joinder applications, which they said were filed by persons whose expulsion from the party had been upheld by court judgments, the plaintiffs told the court that no valid convention of the party was held in Abuja in March.
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2027:By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).2027:Such actions included a national convention held by the faction, which later announced former President Goodluck Jonathan as its consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election.2026:“The appeal fails, and the decision of the Federal High Court in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, including the order dismissing the originating summons and the orders joining the 2nd to 7th respondents and striking out the 8th plaintiff, is affirmed,” Justice Ayoola added.
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✦The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, said it found no reason to disturb the July 17 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed the case filed by the Wabara-led BoT of the party.
✦By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
✦While opposing the joinder applications, which they said were filed by persons whose expulsion from the party had been upheld by court judgments, the plaintiffs told the court that no valid convention of the party was held in Abuja in March.
Key Facts:2027: By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).2027: Such actions included a national convention held by the faction, which later announced former President Goodluck Jonathan as its consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election.2026: “The appeal fails, and the decision of the Federal High Court in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, including the order dismissing the originating summons and the orders joining the 2nd to 7th respondents and striking out the 8th plaintiff, is affirmed,” Justice Ayoola added.2026: Aside from the former Senate President, Wabara, the other plaintiffs in the substantive suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, are the Secretary of the factional BoT, former Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State; ex-Minister of Information Prof. Jerry Gana; and a chieftain of the party, Olabode George.
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, said it found no reason to disturb the July 17 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed the case filed by the Wabara-led BoT of the party.
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
