PDP Dismisses Rumours of 2027 Election Exit, Says Ongoing Litigations Pose No Threat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that it may be unable to participate in the 2027 general elections due to internal disputes and ongoing litigations. The party described the claims as baseless and a deliberate attempt to misrepresent its legal standing and undermine public confidence in its operations.
Speaking in an interview with LEADERSHIP Weekend, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said there is no legal, constitutional, or institutional impediment that would prevent the party from contesting the next general election. According to him, the speculation circulating in political circles and on social media is not supported by facts.
“I do not know where this rumour is coming from because, as far as I know, there has been no hindrance to our participation in the 2027 election,” Ememobong said. He described the narrative as the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to drag the party’s name into disrepute at a time when it is addressing internal challenges.
Ememobong pointed to recent electoral activities as evidence that the PDP remains legally recognised and operational. He cited the party’s successful submission of candidates for the Abuja Area Councils election, noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) duly accepted and rectified the submissions. According to him, this development alone contradicts claims that the party is facing disqualification or institutional exclusion.
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Addressing concerns arising from court cases linked to the party’s post-Ibadan convention, Ememobong clarified that while litigations exist, they are not unusual in Nigeria’s political landscape and do not threaten the PDP’s existence or eligibility to field candidates. He stressed that internal legal disputes are being handled through due process and should not be interpreted as existential threats.
The PDP spokesperson also spoke on the controversy surrounding the removal of the party’s governorship candidate in Ekiti State. He explained that the situation was the result of litigation over the conduct of the party’s primary election, rather than any ruling that bars the PDP from contesting elections.
According to Ememobong, the matter has progressed to the Court of Appeal, where the affected candidate is awaiting the outcome of the legal process. He emphasized that such cases are specific to the conduct of primaries and do not affect the party’s overall legal standing.
The Ekiti case stems from a judgment delivered by a Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, which nullified the PDP governorship primary election that produced Dr. Wole Oluyede as the party’s candidate. The court held that the primary election failed to comply with provisions of the PDP constitution and the Electoral Act.
In its ruling, the court stated that the PDP did not submit an original and authentic list of statutory and ad hoc delegates, a requirement under the law. As a result, the court ordered the party to conduct a fresh governorship primary election that must include all eligible aspirants.
Despite the ruling, PDP officials maintain that the judgment does not invalidate the party’s right to participate in elections, but rather addresses procedural issues that can be corrected through lawful means.
The rumours of a possible PDP exit from the 2027 elections have fueled intense political debate, with critics pointing to internal divisions, defections, and leadership disputes as signs of deeper problems within the party. However, the PDP insists that it remains a major political force and is taking steps to resolve internal disagreements ahead of the next electoral cycle.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum, party leaders say their focus remains on internal reconciliation, legal compliance, and rebuilding confidence among members and supporters nationwide.