The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling that prevents the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from expelling or suspending members who are believed to have connections with the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
It was alleged that these members participated in activities that were against the party, and that these activities were instigated by Governor Wike, who is an important member of the G-5 governors.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the judgment, explained that the PDP members had legitimate concerns about being suspended by the party, and that expelling them would be a violation of their constitutional right to freedom of association.
According to the judge, the court has the power to provide a remedy to individuals whose rights have been violated, as is the case here.
Justice Inyang Ekwo made his ruling on two related cases. One of these cases was brought by the governor-elect of Rivers State, Siminlalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, who sought to prevent the PDP from suspending them.
This ruling is significant because it reinforces the principle that political parties must abide by the laws and regulations that govern them, and that the rights of party members must be protected.
