The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed holding talks with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as efforts continue to address the party’s ongoing leadership dispute.
In a statement released on Friday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the meeting was convened by INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), to gain clarity on the issues surrounding the leadership crisis within the party.
According to Ememobong, the INEC Chairman acknowledged that the commission is fully aware of the legal cases currently pending before the courts concerning the PDP’s leadership tussle.
He explained that representatives of both factions were given the opportunity to present their positions during the meeting. However, after listening to all submissions, the INEC Chairman stated that the commission would await the outcome of the ongoing court proceedings before taking any definitive position.
Despite this, the PDP spokesperson reiterated that the Turaki-led National Working Committee remains the legitimate leadership of the party.
“Earlier today, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, invited the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party alongside some former party members laying claim to various leadership positions,” the statement read.
“The meeting, according to the INEC Chairman, was convened to explore possible ways of resolving the lingering crisis within the party.”
Ememobong added that both parties made comprehensive presentations, with all sides confirming that the matter is now before the Court of Appeal. He noted that the INEC Chairman made it clear that while the commission has taken note of the issues raised, it would respect due process and wait for the court’s final judgement.
Speaking after the meeting, Kabiru Turaki (SAN) reaffirmed his faction’s commitment to the responsibilities of an opposition party while the legal process runs its course.
“As the authentic leadership that emerged from a valid convention—though currently under judicial review—we will continue to perform our constitutional role of holding the government accountable on key national issues, including security, infrastructure, education, and healthcare,” Turaki said.
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