Despite that an Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti restrained Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its caretaker Chairman in Ekiti State, Dare Adeleke, from conducting local government congress, the party yesterday went ahead and held the congress.
Adeleke claimed that the local government congress was conducted successfully without any hitch.
Adeleke, who lauded the party’s National Working Committee, security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their support, also hailed the electoral panel led by a former National Vice Chairman (South) of the party, Dr. Eddy Olafeso, for their efforts.
He said the successful conduct of the exercise demonstrated the unity and commitment of party leaders and members in Ekiti State.
“We are indeed very impressed with today’s outing, which has sent a clear message to sceptics that PDP in Ekiti State is committed to one goal; the success of our party, both as an entity and in future elections. With the cohesion and peace within the party, it is safe to say victory is sure,” he said.
The court sitting had restrained PDP and its caretaker Chairman in Ekiti State, Adeleke, from conducting the local government congress.
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The congress was scheduled to be held in the 16 local governments.
Hon. Justice E. B. Omotoso granted the motion exparte in suit HAD/424M/2025 filed on May 6 by Afolabi Adedeji.
Listed as first, second, third, fourth and fifth respondents in the suit are the PDP, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun, National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, Caretaker Chairman of the party in Ekiti State, Dare Adeleke and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The court ordered that all parties to the suit should maintain status quo, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
The court also ordered that the PDP Acting National Chairman, National Organising Secretary and Ekiti State Caretaker Chairman should be served the court order through their WhatsApp numbers.