The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it has recognised the Hon. Robinson Ewor-led executive in Rivers State.
The party leadership also called on all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and party supporters in the state and the nation to work with the Ewor-led executive to ensure the unity, stability, growth and continuous success of the PDP in Rivers State.
Meanwhile, Ewor, said his leadership will commence steps towards rebuilding the party in the state.
The PDP national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges receipt, considered and hereby accepts the judgment of the Rivers State High Court which in Suit No. PHC/2301/CS/2024 nullified the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses of our Party in Rivers State conducted on July 27, August 10 and August 31, 2024 respectively.
“Consequently, in line with the judgement of the Court delivered on Monday, January 13, 2025, the NWC affirms the Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor-led Rivers State Executive to henceforth pilot the affairs of the PDP Rivers State Chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).”
The party further commended the court decision which reaffirmed “the famed position of the PDP as the bastion of transparency in the due process of internal democracy and strict adherence to the Rule of Law and Party Guidelines in the conduct of Congresses and other activities.”
Meanwhile, Ewor at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, said
said: “Recall that a Rivers State High Court, on January 13, 2025, sacked the Chukwuemeka Aaron-led purported State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State Chapter, alongside the Ward and Local Government Executive Committees of the Party.
“The Congresses that produced Aaron Chukwuemeka were in contravention of a High Court order directing that no Congresses be held in the state until the substantive issues are resolved.
“Following this, the original State Executive Committee of the Party, whose tenure ended in June/July 2024, has, in a well-publicized press conference held on January 15, 2025, assumed leadership of the Party in an acting capacity. The State Executive Committee is now being led by me, High Chief Name Robinson Ewor, Ph.D., as Acting Chairman, and Dr. Field Nkor as Acting Secretary, alongside other members.
“We are pleased to inform you that a copy of the judgment has been duly transmitted to the Party’s National Secretariat, and our assumption of office as Acting State and Local Government Executives has been communicated while we await further developments.
“In a very recent development, security agencies, aware of our position to reclaim the Party Secretariat, have advised that we halt the process to maintain peace. They are currently at the Party Secretariat to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
“Gentlemen of the press, it is on this note, and in line with the peaceful disposition of the Leader of the Party in the State, His Excellency, Sir Dr. Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, to issues of this nature, which has earned him several accolades, that we have resolved to allow good reasoning to prevail and call off the planned takeover of the PDP State Secretariat today.
“We also appeal to our teeming supporters and party faithful to remain calm as we take necessary steps to assume control of our Party Secretariat.
*Under our leadership, we shall immediately commence steps toward healing and rebuilding our once-great Party, which was battered, with hope lost across the State, 23 Local Government Areas, and 319 electoral wards. We shall make the PDP Rivers State Chapter great again.”
He said to achieve the task, his executive will consult all critical party stakeholders, unite members, and work with them to restore the already lost hope.
He said they shall embark on a sensitisation tour across the 23 LGAs and initiate a membership drive to boost the party’s population for future elections.
“In the coming days, we shall also set up a “Disciplinary Committee” to address issues of anti-party activities, particularly during the 2023 General Elections and beyond, and any other activities by members that could bring the Party into disrepute,” he said.
