Rivers PDP Elects LGA Executive Across 23 Local Government Area

Rivers State PDP has appointed LGA executive across all the 23 Local Government in the state. Recall that PitakwaNews reported that PDP had earlier conducted ward executives on the 27th of July 2024.

PDP Rivers State Faces Legal Hurdles and Internal Disputes

In a series of recent developments, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has been embroiled in a series of legal battles and internal disputes as it prepares for its upcoming local government elections.

The most recent legal hurdle came in the form of an interim injunction issued by a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, barring the PDP from holding its scheduled ward congresses on July 27, 2024. The injunction not only prevents the party from holding the congresses but also bars it from rescheduling them to any other date or location until the motion on notice is heard and determined.

The court order also restrains the defendants from extending the tenure of the expired state, local government, and ward executive officers of the PDP in Rivers State. This legal battle has thrown the party’s activities into disarray, leaving members uncertain about the fate of the congresses.

The situation has been further complicated by conflicting court orders issued by various courts, including the Rivers State High Court and the Federal High Court. These conflicting rulings have created a complex web of injunctions and legal disputes, leaving the PDP in a state of uncertainty.

Meanwhile, internal disputes within the party have also come to the forefront. In a recent development, the PDP Ward Exco members in Rivers State were set to be formally inaugurated on August 9, 2024, at the State party office on Aba Road. This move was seen as a significant step in the party’s preparations for the local government elections.

However, the party has also faced criticism from some quarters. In a tweet by @mrlurvy, concerns were raised about the allocation of resources by local government chairmen, with the user questioning whether this was the intended use of local government autonomy.

As the legal drama unfolds, the PDP and its members in Rivers State are left to navigate the complex web of court orders and injunctions. The outcome of this legal battle will undoubtedly have significant consequences for the party’s activities in the state.

The PDP’s ward congresses in Rivers State remain in limbo, and the party’s members are left to wait and see how the legal proceedings will unfold. With the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, the PDP will need to resolve its internal disputes and legal challenges to effectively prepare for the upcoming polls.