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(UPDATED) PDP crisis: INEC rejects Turaki-led NWC, cites court judgments
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
INEC stated this in a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, which was made available to our correspondent.
The commission said it had received several requests from legal representatives of the PDP asking it to recognise and update on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the party’s National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to the commission, the requests were reviewed “in the light of all material facts, extant laws, and subsisting court judgments touching directly on the subject matter.”
INEC drew attention to two judgments of the Federal High Court in Abuja — Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025, delivered on October 31, 2025, and Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2299/2025, delivered on November 14, 2025.
The commission said both judgments “expressly restrained” it from supervising, monitoring, recognising or giving effect to the outcome of the PDP National Convention held on November 15–16, 2025, or any similar exercise, pending full compliance with court orders.
“Both judgments, which are final in nature and binding on all parties, expressly restrained the Commission from supervising, monitoring, recognising, or in any manner whatsoever giving effect to the outcome of the PDP National Convention,” INEC said.
INEC noted that although notices of appeal had been filed against the judgments, the law is settled that an appeal does not operate as a stay of execution.
“Until the judgments are set aside or stayed by a competent court, the Commission remains bound to obey and give full effect to them in line with Section 287(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the letter read.
The commission also addressed references to interim orders issued by the Oyo State High Court, clarifying that INEC had since been struck out of the suit for lack of jurisdiction. It added that interim orders cannot override or nullify subsisting final judgments of courts of coordinate or superior jurisdiction.
INEC further disclosed that another suit filed by the PDP is pending before the Federal High Court in Ibadan, in which the party is seeking an order compelling the commission to recognise the National Working Committee and members of the National Executive Committee allegedly elected at the Ibadan convention.
“In light of the above pending suits, your request is prejudicial and cannot be acceded to until the determination of the pending appeals.
“In the circumstances, and in obedience to the rule of law and subsisting court orders, the Commission is unable to accede to the demand to recognise or update the list of the National Officers said to have emerged from the PDP National Convention of 15th–16th November, 2025,” the commission stated.
The commission added that its position was clearly reiterated to the PDP leadership during a meeting held at INEC headquarters on Friday, December 19, 2025, underscoring its commitment to due process and respect for judicial authority.
INEC, therefore, assured stakeholders of its continued resolve to act strictly within the confines of the Constitution and the rule of law.
The PDP has been embroiled in internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with factions loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde holding rival meetings and challenging the legitimacy of party structures.
The Ibadan convention itself took place amid conflicting court orders and was followed by moves within some party quarters to suspend or expel key leaders, reflecting deep divisions within the main opposition party.
The dispute within the PDP has resulted in disciplinary actions against several top leaders. The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee suspended Nyesom Wike and a number of his allies, while the Wike-backed PDP NWC suspended Makinde and some of the party members.
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Woman Reveals How She Met Her Husband While In A Relationship With Another Man
Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
A lady on TikTok has stirred conversations after she shared the story of how she met her husband while she was still in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.
The narrator begins by explaining that she was in a serious relationship with her ex-boyfriend for nearly a year.
Though she met the man who would become her husband during this time, she remained strictly loyal and refused to speak to him because she was already committed.
However, things with her boyfriend began to sour. Two months into their relationship, his attitude shifted; he became distant and secretive. Despite her efforts to “fix” things and encourage him to be open, he remained closed off.
The narrator turned to prayer, and she claims that God began revealing the truth through her dreams. Initially, she struggled to believe these visions because her boyfriend was “highly spiritual,” but the instincts persisted.
The breaking point came during a visit when he ordered a pizza, ate almost the entire thing himself, and gave her only one slice. When she confronted him about being stingy, it highlighted a deeper lack of care.
Eventually, her dreams were confirmed: she confronted him about a Senior High School (SHS) girl he claimed to be “helping” who was actually pregnant with his child. His defensive reaction—asking how she knew and accusing his friends of telling her—confirmed the betrayal.
Despite the pregnancy, the narrator initially tried to give him another chance, even planning for the unborn child. She requested to meet the “baby mama” so they could get to know one another. However, when they finally met, the boyfriend introduced the narrator as his sister. This final act of cowardice and deception was the end; she laughed at the absurdity of the situation and walked away for good.
On her way home from that final encounter, she reached out to the man she had met previously. They shared a playful text exchange where he jokingly pretended not to remember her. After she sent him two photos, his enthusiastic response made her realize she had finally found her “peace.”
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Hon. Leke Abejide declares war on bandits, launches ‘Operation No Mercy for Terrorists’ in Yagbaland
Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Hon. Leke Abejide, has launched a special security initiative tagged “Operation No Mercy for Terrorists” to tackle terrorists and bandits operating in Yagba axis.
The initiative is designed to flush out criminal elements and restore peace across communities within the constituency, which has faced growing security challenges in recent times.
As part of the launch, the Reps member donated 30 operational motorcycles and three fully equipped security vans to enhance patrols, surveillance, and rapid response across Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Local Government Areas.
The lawmaker also unveiled a dedicated security task force known as the Lion Squad, which will spearhead the implementation of the operation.
The squad is expected to work in close collaboration with existing security agencies to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities threatening the safety of residents.
Hon. Abejide reaffirmed his commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that the security of his constituents remains a top priority. He called on community members to support the initiative by cooperating with security operatives and providing timely information.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
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President Trump’s Airstrikes: Stop military cooperation with US immediately – Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.
Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.
According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.
Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.
He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.
The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.
“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.
“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.
“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement read.
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