Rivers PDP Begins State Congress
The situation regarding the Rivers State PDP Congress has been marked by considerable legal and political turbulence. Initially, a Rivers State High Court issued an injunction barring the PDP from conducting its congress in the state, which was set to include ward, local government, and state levels. This order came in response to a suit challenging the conduct of the congress. However, despite this injunction, the PDP proceeded with its ward congresses on July 27, 2024, defying the court order. This action was taken amidst conflicting court orders, including one from a Federal High Court in Abuja that allowed the PDP to go ahead with its activities.
The PDP’s decision to hold the congress despite the court orders has led to significant controversy. A group within the PDP, known as the G-60, has declared the ward congresses null and void, indicating internal dissent and legal challenges to the legitimacy of the process. Furthermore, the National Working Committee of the PDP dissolved the Rivers State PDP Caretaker Committee for insubordination and anti-party activities, and also canceled the congress as directed by the Rivers State High Court, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
As of the latest information available up to August 31, 2024, the Rivers PDP State Congress has been embroiled in legal battles with conflicting court orders, internal party disputes, and actions taken in defiance of judicial directives. This has left the status of the congresses, especially at the state level, in a state of uncertainty, awaiting further legal clarity or resolution from higher judicial authorities. The political landscape in Rivers State remains volatile, with these events reflecting broader tensions within the PDP and its governance structures in the state.
