Rita Odafe
A High Court in Doma, Nasarawa State, has issued a ban on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its congresses.
This order was first made on September 27, 2024, following a motion brought forth by 16 members of the PDP, led by Senator Mohammed Ogoshi-Onawo (PDP, Nasarawa South).
The lawsuit names the PDP as the first respondent, with Mr. Francis Orogu, the party’s state chairman, as the second, and the State Working Committee as the third.
Justice Abdullahi Shams-Shammah upheld the restraining order on Thursday, after reviewing presentations from both sides’ lawyers.
The judge not only confirmed the order but also set the next hearing for Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Advocate for the plaintiffs, Ishaka Mudi-Diko (SAN), had sought the order’s extension to preserve the current situation until a final court decision is made.
