The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order directing all parties involved in the lawsuit concerning the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned national convention to maintain the status quo until the case is determined.
This directive came after a submission by one of PDP’s legal representatives, Chris Uche (SAN), who expressed concerns that the ongoing lawsuit was impeding the party’s activities and urged the court for an expedited hearing.
Justice Omotosho, presiding over the case, assured that a judgment would be delivered before the end of October and emphasized that he would not tolerate any attempts to delay the proceedings.
Justice Omotosho stated, “You and I, as lawyers and ministers in the temple of justice, know that once a suit is filed and parties have been served with processes, it is the law that no party should take any step in respect of such suit. The court must not be over-reached, and where such is done, the court has the power to nullify such acts. Let us respect the law. It is in our collective interest.”
Reiterating his commitment to a speedy resolution, Justice Omotosho added, “I can assure you that the court’s decision will be made between now and the end of October. On the day of judgment, parties will be given copies. I type my own judgments myself, so there will be no issue of delay.”
The judge subsequently scheduled Monday for a definitive hearing of the lawsuit, confirming that all parties had been properly served with court processes.
The case was initiated by three PDP officials: Austin Nwachukwu (Imo PDP Chairman), Amah Abraham Nnanna (Abia PDP Chairman), and Turnah George (PDP South-South Secretary).
The plaintiffs are seeking to halt the party’s national convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, where new national officers are expected to be elected.
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