The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former National Youth Leader Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s substantive National Secretary, in line with a Court of Appeal judgment.
In a statement on Wednesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba confirmed that the party’s leadership was bound by the court’s ruling and would communicate its resolution to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant bodies for formal recognition.
“The NWC, in considering the memo thoroughly examined the attached documents namely; the declaratory judgment of the High Court of Enugu, the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division which pronounced and declared Rt. Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye as the National Secretary of the PDP,” the statement read.
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“After due consideration of the memo and the attachments, the NWC overwhelmingly recognises, acknowledges and confirms Rt. Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the PDP in full compliance with and obedience to the judgment of the Court of Appeal, recognising that there is no subsisting or superseding judgment or order from any court of superior authority or hierarchy.”
The PDP commended its leaders, members, and stakeholders for their loyalty and respect for the rule of law, reaffirming its commitment to its Constitution and democratic values.
The party also emphasized its dedication to stability, growth, and national progress.
