In the face of leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) revolving around its national chairmanship, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has sued for constitutionality.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Osogbo by Gov Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

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According to Rasheeed, Gov Adeleke has clarified his position on the leadership crisis rocking the PDP, declaring that he stands by the relevant provisions of the party’s constitution.

Rasheed cited his principal thus, “I stand by the Constitution of our great party which clearly spelt out the succession procedure in case of the exit of an elected chairman.

“I also stand by the resolution of the PDP Governors’ Forum of which I am an integral part.

“Our party must adhere to its Constitution at this critical time and at all times. That is the way to build a responsible political party.”

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 23 for judgment in the case seeking to remove Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Initially set for September 18, the presiding judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, rescheduled the hearing due to the unavailability of the judgment.

The court’s registrar announced the new date to journalists.

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The lawsuit was filed by the North Central APC Forum, which argues that Ganduje’s chairmanship violates Article 7(vii) and (ix) of the party’s Constitution.

The Forum claims that during the 2022 National Convention in Abuja, it was agreed that the APC National Chairman for 2022 to 2026 must come from the North Central Geopolitical Zone.

In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/599/24, the Forum, led by Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga from Plateau State, contends that Ganduje is illegally holding the position, contrary to the consensus reached at the convention.

In response, Ganduje’s counsel, Ishaka Mohammed Diko (SAN), requested the court to dismiss the suit, arguing that the election that brought Ganduje to the chairmanship was conducted according to the party’s constitution.

The suit includes Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants.

In a bid to resolve the internal crisis that has plagued the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) engaged in a crucial closed-door meeting with the National Assembly Caucus at its headquarters in Abuja.

This series of meetings is part of a broader effort to address longstanding issues that have created divisions within the opposition party.

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The BoT, which sees itself as the moral compass of the party, has expressed concerns over the current disunity, with several high-profile discussions held in recent weeks.

Led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT has been making rounds to mediate between conflicting factions.

Prior to this latest meeting, the BoT held discussions with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and also met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

On Wednesday, they met with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum.

At the center of the crisis are unresolved grievances from the PDP presidential primary, where Wike’s defeat continues to fuel discord.

Additionally, there is growing discontent over the extended tenure of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, which some party members believe is contributing to the instability.

The ongoing meeting at the PDP’s Legacy House in Maitama, Abuja, is seen as a pivotal moment in the party’s efforts to restore unity.

Party insiders hope that the outcome of these high-level talks will pave the way for lasting peace and cohesion within the PDP.