The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State has declared its allegiance to the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, led by Kabiru Turaki, describing the national leadership as the only legitimate authority within the party.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary-elect, Prince Dr Christopher Odianarewo, the state chapter said it was fully aligned with the Turaki-led NWC and committed to its vision of rebuilding the party.
“The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State Chapter, wishes to formally reaffirm, in no uncertain terms, its 100% unshakable loyalty to the National Working Committee (NWC) under the principled leadership of Barrister Kabiru Turaki,” Odianarewo said.
He noted that the Lagos PDP leadership was entering what he described as a new phase of discipline and strategic repositioning, stressing that the state chapter stood firmly with the national leadership.
“As we transition into a new era of party discipline and strategic rebuilding, the Lagos State PDP Exco elect stands in total solidarity with the national leadership. We recognize the Turaki-led NWC as the sole legitimate authority steering our great party toward the restoration of its founding ideals and electoral dominance,” the statement added.
Addressing reports suggesting that a court had nullified the PDP’s 2025 National Elective Convention held in Ibadan, the Lagos PDP dismissed such claims as false and misleading.
“The Lagos State PDP is aware of certain malicious reports circulating in the media regarding a purported court nullification of the Ibadan 2025 National Elective Convention. We wish to clarify the following for our members and the general public,” Odianarewo said.
According to him, “The 2025 Ibadan Convention was conducted in strict adherence to the PDP Constitution and remains a historic milestone that birthed the current national leadership.”
He also described claims of a court dismissal as an attempt to destabilise the party, urging members to remain focused.
“The rumors of a ‘court dismissal’ are nothing more than a desperate attempt by detractors to create an atmosphere of instability. We urge party faithful to ignore these ‘phantom rulings’ and remain focused on the task of party unification,” he said.
Odianarewo also expressed confidence in the party’s legal position, insisting that the outcome of the Ibadan convention could not be overturned through what he described as indirect litigation.
“Our legal team remains vigilant. We are confident that the democratic will of the 2,745 accredited delegates who participated in the Ibadan convention cannot be subverted by back-door litigation,” he stated.
He said the Lagos PDP Exco-elect had adopted what he called the “Turaki Roadmap,” which he explained was centred on grassroots mobilisation, internal democracy and strengthening the party’s role as a credible opposition.
“The Lagos State Exco elect is committed to the ‘Turaki Roadmap,’ which prioritizes grassroots mobilization, internal democracy, and a robust opposition stance. We are currently focused on reconciling all aggrieved interests within Lagos to ensure a formidable front ahead of the upcoming electoral cycles,” the statement read.
Reaffirming the chapter’s position, Odianarewo said alignment with the national leadership was not open to negotiation.
“Our mandate is sacred, and our alignment with the National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, is non-negotiable,” he said.
The Lagos PDP leadership added that it would not be distracted by internal disagreements, calling on party members nationwide to remain steadfast.
“We call on all genuine lovers of the PDP in Lagos and across the federation to remain steadfast. The party is bigger than any individual, and under the current NWC, the PDP is indeed being ‘returned to the people,’” the statement stated.
