The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki of attempting to frustrate its planned National Convention through fresh court actions, even as it reaffirmed that the exercise will proceed as scheduled.

Addressing journalists in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party’s National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC), Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said the Turaki-led group had consistently rebuffed efforts by the party leadership to resolve internal differences through dialogue.

Mohammed disclosed that the faction was invited to several peace meetings but failed to attend, insisting that the caretaker committee could not be accused of sidelining the group in the reconciliation process.

“The leadership of the party, in good faith, extended several invitations and opportunities for reconciliation and dialogue. Regrettably, these overtures were ignored,” he said.

The PDP spokesman stressed that recent court rulings had already settled the question of leadership within the party, affirming the legitimacy of the caretaker committee.

According to him, judgments of both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal remain binding and have unequivocally recognised the NCWC as the body duly authorised to steer the affairs of the party.

“We urge all members of our party and the general public to be guided accordingly and disregard any contrary claims or misleading narratives,” Mohammed stated.

He, however, expressed concern over what he described as attempts by the Turaki group to secure an injunction from a court in Ibadan to halt the forthcoming convention, warning that such actions could undermine party stability.

Mohammed called on the judiciary to take note of what he termed abuse of court processes aimed at frustrating the legitimate activities of the party, while reaffirming the PDP’s confidence in the courts as the “last hope of the common man.”

Despite the internal rift, the party maintained that preparations for its National Convention slated for March 29 and 30, 2026, had been concluded.

“We wish to categorically assure all Nigerians, particularly our members across the country, that the National Convention will proceed as planned. All necessary arrangements have been concluded, and the party is fully prepared to deliver a successful, transparent and credible convention,” he said.

The PDP urged its members to remain law-abiding and focused, insisting that the party remains united and determined to move forward.