By Our Reporter
Following the dismissal of the suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu over the (PDP) National Secretary position, a leading governorship aspirant on the party platform in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated PDP leaders and members nationwide, describing the development as a reaffirmation of the party’s institutional strength and internal resilience.
Ajadi, in a statement made available to newsmen, said the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed the matter after it was overtaken by events, signalled the end of prolonged legal distractions that had tested the party’s cohesion and resolve.
According to the PDP chieftain, the main opposition party has once again demonstrated that it is bigger than individuals and stronger than temporary internal disagreements, saying that this moment marked a restoration of clarity, stability and confidence in the party’s leadership structures.
"The PDP has once again demonstrated that it is bigger than individuals and stronger than temporary internal disagreements. This moment marks a restoration of clarity, stability and confidence in our party’s leadership structures," he said.
Ajadi noted that the court’s decision, coupled with previous judicial pronouncements on the matter, had helped to consolidate the PDP’s democratic culture and respect for due process.
According to Ajadi, the ability of the PDP to navigate internal challenges through lawful and constitutional means underscores its long-standing reputation as Nigeria’s most experienced and institutionally grounded political party.
He called on all well-meaning Nigerians, and those who left the PDP out of fear of the party’s destruction, to return in order to ensure the party take over mantle of leadership of the country, come 2027.
"I call on all well-meaning Nigerians, and those who left the PDP out of fear of the party’s destruction, to return so that together we can take over the mantle of leadership of the country in 2027.
"While the APC continues to search for ways to destabilise the opposition through distractions and political manoeuvring, the PDP is busy rebuilding, reuniting and repositioning itself to offer Nigerians a credible alternative,” he said.
"Nigerians are watching, and they can clearly see the difference between a party rooted in democratic values and one struggling with governance," he added.
Speaking further, the PDP governorship aspirant urged party members at all levels to close ranks and focus on strengthening grassroots structures ahead of future electoral contests, particularly in states where the party is positioning itself for a return to power.
"This is not the time for complacency. It is a time for renewed commitment, internal unity and strategic engagement with the Nigerian people. The PDP must continue to stand as a platform of hope, inclusion and progressive governance," he said.
Ajadi further commended PDP leaders nationwide for what he described as their patience and commitment to internal democracy throughout the legal process, noting that the party’s maturity in handling disputes remained one of its greatest assets.
"As we move forward, let us channel this renewed stability into building a party that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians - a party prepared to rescue the nation from hardship and restore dignity to governance," the PDP chieftain said.
The Federal High Court, Abuja, had earlier dismissed Senator Anyanwu’s suit without awarding costs, bringing to a close one of the lingering legal disputes surrounding the PDP national leadership and reinforcing the party’s drive toward internal consolidation.
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